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JPNS 050B: Basic Japanese Conversation and Culture

Course Description

This course is designed for those desiring a cultural and conversational approach to learning a language. The course emphasizes conversation, culture, and vocabulary-building with a minimum focus on grammar. A variety of classroom activities give students the opportunity to actively use the language while studying it. Cultural topics center on everyday life in Japan today such as pastimes, customs, traditions, and the family. A variety of audio-visual aids are used in the course related to business with foreign countries, and are intended to enhance the employment skills of the students.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: JPNS 050A
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-3: Arts & Humanities
  • CSU GE: Area C2 - Humanities