JAPN 1
Elementary Japanese (First Quarter)

Course Description

This course offers an introduction to the Japanese language and culture, with a focus on language as both a primary expression of culture and a medium of communication. Students will develop the four essential language skills-listening, speaking, reading, and writing-along with sociocultural knowledge that is vital for effective communication in Japanese. Japanese will be the primary language of instruction. Oral practice will be emphasized and supported by a foundational understanding of language structures. Students are expected to master two of the Japanese syllabic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, as well as 29 kanji (Chinese characters).

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
01312 JAPN 1 41 ·T·R··· 12:30 PM-02:45 PM Renshi Xuan MCC-12

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
JAPN-001.-41: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. The mask will be required during class for in person meetings.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Genki Vol 1 Textbook (3rd Edition)
Banno © 2020
ISBN: 9784789017305		 Textbook Required $56.50 $42.50 $39.55 $28.25
Genki Vol 1 3e Workbook (3rd Edition)
Banno © 2020
ISBN: 9784789017312		 Textbook Required $22.25 $16.75 $8.90

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Course Details

Units
5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Pass/Fail Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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