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Japanese 1 & 2
U.C. and State University Certified Semester Fall 10-12. This course is only for students with NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Japanese. An introduction to the Japanese language with emphasis on proper pronunciation and ability to read and write in the three writing systems - Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. It will acquaint students with aspects of Japanese tradition, culture and history which affect contemporary lifestyles and beliefs. This is a DVC course taught on our campus. Note: Ten credits per semester.

Japanese 3 & 4
U.C. and State University Certified Semester Spring 10-12. Prerequisite: Japanese 1/2 or equivalent. This is a continuing course for students who have completed the curriculum outlined in Japanese 1/2. Futhor conversation skills emphasized through video and audio tapes in conjunction with role - playing in the class. Approximately 150 new kanjis are introduced which enhance the reading and writing skills of more complicated Japanese sentences. Cultural lessons are provided through projects, movies, animation and calligraphy. This is a DVC course taught on our campus. Note: Ten credits per semester.