Japanese
8 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
JAPN 1A Beginning Japanese
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the Japanese cultures of the world featuring the study and practice of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) of Japanese. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
JAPN 1B Elementary Japanese
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- JAPN 1A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course further develops the fundamentals of the Japanese language and culture. Students continue their Japanese language skills, abilities, and knowledge in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, while building on new vocabulary and grammar components. The knowledge build continues to focus on Japanese history and culture. Students will further utilize authentic language in cultural contexts. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
JAPN 2A Intermediate Japanese
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- JAPN 1B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition; research on topics related to Japan. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
JAPN 2B Advanced Japanese
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- JAPN 2A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition; research on topics related to Japan. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
JAPN 50A Japanese Conversation and Culture I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of a basic understanding of spoken Japanese through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Introduction to the everyday culture of Japanese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is taught entirely in the target world language of the selected course.
JAPN 50B Japanese Conversation and Culture II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- JAPN 50A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of skills learned in Japanese 50A. Development of an understanding of spoken Japanese through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the life and culture of the Japanese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
JAPN 50C Japanese Conversation and Culture III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- JAPN 50B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of skills developed in Japanese 50B. Continues to develop an understanding and application of conversational Japanese. Pronunciation, vocabulary, sentences and applied grammar will be covered. Introduces the everyday life and traditional culture of Japanese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
JAPN 50D Japanese Conversation and Culture IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- JAPN 50C
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of skills developed in Japanese 50C. Continues to develop and apply conversational Japanese skills. Pronunciation, vocabulary, sentences and applied grammar will be covered. Further study of the daily life and cultural traditions of Japanese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.