JPNS 001A: Beginning Japanese | West Valley College

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JPNS 001A: Beginning Japanese

Course Description

Students in this course have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Japanese culture, grammar and pronunciation, to converse on a limited scale about topics of everyday importance, and to record this information in writing. Moreover, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities which encourage the creative use of the Japanese language in meaningful situations.

Units: 5

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

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 80 – 90
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-3: Arts & Humanities
Last Updated 6/30/26