| JAPANESE |
48 |
JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDIES |
1.0 to 3.0 Units |
JAPAN 48 provides college credit for travel and study in foreign countries at the student's own expense in programs provided by agencies approved in advance by the College and under the direction of a Glendale Community College instructor. Note: This course may be taken up to 4 times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Lecture 1-3 hours. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| JAPANESE |
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: ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC |
| JAPANESE |
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 |
| JAPANESE |
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 |
| JAPANESE |
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 |
| JAPANESE |
132 |
CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH CONVERSATION |
3.0 Units |
JAPAN 132 is a course of intensive practice for improving oral communicative skills in the Japanese language while exploring culturally significant topics in the Japanese cultures. By means of a variety of media such as short films, comic strips, manga, and readings in different genres by important literary figures, students participate in conversational activities as they review and practice the use of grammatically correct constructions, expand their vocabulary to enable them to express their opinions, and develop their socio-cultural awareness. Class is conducted primarily in Japanese. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: JAPAN 102. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
