Japanese

Gain basic to intermediate conversation skills and explore cultures related to the Japanese language.

Noncredit

The FLI offers noncredit courses tailored to the needs of travelers, youth, medical professionals and law enforcement professionals. No prior language skill necessary.

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For-credit

Review the for-credit course sequence and current schedule below. Enroll and receive credits at your home institution.

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Japanese (JPN) course sequence

For-credit courses follow a four-semester sequence so that students may complete all elementary and intermediate courses in one language within two academic years.

Fall courses

JPN 101
Novice Mid

The first part of the introductory sequence. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products and practices of Japanese speakers.

JPN 201
Intermediate Low

The first part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Novice High proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Japanese speakers.

Spring Courses

JPN 102
Novice High

The second part of the introductory sequence. Students reinforce Novice Mid proficiency and acquire Novice High competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Japanese speakers.

JPN 202
Intermediate Mid

The second part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Intermediate Low proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Japanese speakers.

Student learning objectives for each course align with the corresponding level of the NCSSFL–ACTFL Can-Do Benchmarks across five modes: interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive listening and interpretive reading.

Japanese (JPN) Course Schedules

Spring 2027

Course Title CRN Instructor Days Time Room Format
JPN 101.301 Elementary Japanese I 33603 Crawford, Tina MW 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 500 Seated
JPN 102.301 Elementary Japanese II 24167 Elliston, Hiromi TTH 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 401 Seated
JPN 202.301 Elementary Japanese II 24168 Elliston, Hiromi TTH 4:00–5:15 PM JDMC 401 Seated

Fall 2026

Course Title CRN Instructor Days Time Room Format
JPN 101.301 Elementary Japanese I 40206 Elliston, Hiromi TTH 4:00–5:15 PM JDMC 401 Seated
JPN 101.302 Elementary Japanese I 46129 Elliston, Hiromi TTH 2:00–3:15 PM JDMC 401 Seated
JPN 102.301 Elementary Japanese II 62261 Crawford, Tina MW 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 500 Seated
JPN 102.899 Elementary Japanese II 52745 Wu, Winnie TTH 5:30–6:45 PM Zoom Web Conf
JPN 201.301 Intermediate Japanese I 40208 Elliston, Hiromi TTH 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 401 Seated

JDMC = Jim D. Morris Center · Web conf = live via Zoom. Schedules are subject to change; confirm current sections with the registrar.

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