Glendale Community College

101 BEGINNING JAPANESE I 
5.0 Units

JAPAN 101 presents the fundamentals of Japanese grammar within a cultural context. The students are trained to pronounce correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary for conversation and writing, and to read and write hiragana, katakana, and some kanji (native Japanese alphabets).

Note: This course is not intended for students with oral proficiency or who have attended schools where Japanese was the language of instruction. Lecture 5 hours.

Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.

Course Typically Offered: Winter/ Spring/Summer/Fall.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

102 BEGINNING JAPANESE II 
5.0 Units

JAPAN 102 students continue to learn the fundamentals of Japanese grammar within a cultural context. Students receive further training in correct pronunciation and continue to learn kanji (Chinese characters). Students also continue practicing hiragana and katakana. Discussions in Japanese stress verb forms and vocabulary building. Lecture 5 hours.

Prerequisite: JAPAN 101 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

103 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I 
5.0 Units

JAPAN 103 continues the study of Japanese grammar and vocabulary and begins the study of short narrative writings. Conversational fluency, composition writing and familiarity with Japanese culture are emphasized in this course. Emphasis is placed on the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people. Students continue developing their skills using hiragana and katakana and learn 100 new kanji. Lecture 5 hours.

Prerequisite: JAPAN 102 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

104 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
5.0 Units

JAPAN 104 completes the study of Japanese grammar and continues the study of short narrative writings. Conversational fluency, vocabulary building, composition writing and increased familiarity with Japanese culture are emphasized in this course. Emphasis is placed on the customs, culture, and institutions of the Japanese people. Students continue developing their skills using hiragana and katakana and learn 250 new kanji. Lecture 5 hours.

Prerequisite: JAPAN 103 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.