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Elementary Japanese I

Course #: JAPAN 101

Description:
This course is intended for absolute beginners (those who have never studied Japanese) and those who have some background in Japanese, but would like to start afresh. We will focus on some elements of grammar including present and past tenses, hiragana and katakana writing systems, and fixed phrases, Students also learn about 30 kanji (Chinese characters). All four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) will be covered.

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2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2054 MWF
10:00 - 10:50 am
Yamamoto,Miyuki McCormack M01-0213
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 23
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Languages, Traditional course cost materials, Stay On Track
02 1465 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Baba,Hiromi Wheatley-Peters W04-0122
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 19
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Languages, Traditional course cost materials, Stay On Track
03 2607 TuTh
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Yasuhara,Yoko McCormack M01-0417
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 18
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Languages, Traditional course cost materials, Stay On Track
04 2290 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Yasuhara,Yoko McCormack M01-0213
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 15
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Languages, Traditional course cost materials, Stay On Track
05 10170 MWF
11:00 - 11:50 am
Kawashima,Teruko McCormack M01-0417
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 18
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Languages, Traditional course cost materials, Stay On Track

2026 Summer

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1173
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Ginther,Risa On-line course
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 22
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: World Languages, Stay On Track