JAPAN 1 Elementary Japanese I

Units: 5
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Grade Options: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
General Education: Delta Area 3
This course is an introduction to the Japanese language and the culture of Japan. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives, and artistic manifestations). It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. Students will interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (UC, CSU)