The degree or certificate in Japanese Language provides a rigorous academic preparation
in the Japanese Language. Students are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree
programs in Japanese or Asian Languages, as well as Music, Linguistics, Art History
and related fields. This degree also meets the needs of those in the community who
wish to gain aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter the job market in fields
that may require knowledge of a foreign language such as Japanese. Students develop
competency in the ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write in Japanese, while
at the same time learn to think critically by analyzing works of literature and other
manifestations of culture.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate increased reading and
listening comprehension of the target languages; utilize oral and written communicative
skills to produce the target languages; and demonstrate increased knowledge of the
target language’s cultures.
Associate of Arts Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| JAPAN 101 |
Beginning Japanese I |
5 |
| JAPAN 102 |
Beginning Japanese II |
5 |
| JAPAN 103 |
Intermediate Japanese I |
5 |
| JAPAN 104 |
Intermediate Japanese II |
5 |
| If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select one course from the
following: |
|
| ETH S 124 |
Japanese Experience in America |
3 |
| HIST 119 |
History of East Asia, Antiquity - 1800 |
3 |
| HIST 120 |
History of East Asia, 1800 - Present |
3 |
| LING 101 |
Introduction to Language and Linguistics |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18-20 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
