J1A: Elementary Japanese A (5 Units)
Japanese 1A is designed to develop basic speaking skills and to learn hiragana, katakana, and approximately 150 kanji. At the end of the course, the students should be able to describe themselves, their family and friends, and to talk about everyday events with basic vocabulary and grammatical constructions. They also should be able to read simple passages in Japanese. Prerequisites: None.
The textbook we use is Elementary Japanese.
J1B: Elementary Japanese B (5 Units)
Open to students with a passing grade in Japanese 1A at UCB. New and transfer students who have taken 3 or 4 years of high school Japanese or a second-semester college Japanese course elsewhere should contact Yuriko Miyamoto Caltabiano before the first meeting of the course.
During J1B, we study Volume II (Lessons 15-26) of Elementary Japanese.
J10B: Intermediate Japanese B (5 Units)
Open to students with a passing grade in Japanese 10A at UCB. New and transfer students who have taken 4 years of high school Japanese or a 3rd-semester college Japanese course elsewhere should contact the instructor before the first meeting of the course.
During J10B, we study the second half of Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese Learning Through Content and Multimedia (Mayumi Oka, et al. Kurosio Publishers, 2009).
J100B: Advanced Japanese B (5 Units)
Open to students with a passing grade in Japanese 100A at UCB. New and transfer students who have taken a 5th-semester college Japanese course elsewhere should contact Chika Shibahara before the first meeting of the course.
During J100B, we study the second half of New Authentic Japanese: Progressing from Intermediate to Advanced (Osamu Kamata et al., The Japan Times, 2013).
J102: Fourth-Year Readings: Japanese Culture (4 Units)
This course is designed for students who have studied Japanese at college level for at least three years (450 hours). Students read a variety of texts in Japanese as sources for discussions that deepen their understanding of Japanese society and people. Additionally, they will research related topics, followed by a short presentation in class. Through these activities, students develop further their knowledge of kanji, vocabulary, and Japanese grammar. They will improve their ability to read and write logically, coherently, and effectively in Japanese so that they can express their points of view and construct argumentative discourse. Prerequisites: J100B, J100X, or equivalent; or consent of instructor.
J105: Fourth-Year Readings: Current Issues in Japan (4 Units)
In this course, students will practice various techniques to read articles in Japanese on current issues in Japan, and they will learn about Japanese conceptions of the world and how Japanese society functions. They may want to compare what they have learned with similar issues in their own countries to deepen their understanding of the issues and develop their critical thinking ability. They will also learn more advanced Japanese grammar and increase their vocabulary. Prerequisites: J100B, J100X, or equivalent; or consent of instructor. This course will not be offered this academic year.
No student auditing is permitted in UCB Japanese language courses.
To secure a place in a Japanese language course, attendance to all meetings is mandatory during the first week of classes. Students who miss a class will be dropped from the course.
Transfer students intending to declare a major in Japanese and students wishing to ask for more information about the major or minor should contact the Undergraduate Student Services Advisor: Cassandra Dunn
Appointments are available via Calendly(link is external)
Email: cassandrajj@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)
Office: 7228 Dwinelle Hall
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