Japanese
6 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
JAPN A180 Elementary Japanese 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The focus is on development of elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese, with an introduction to cultures related to the Japanese language. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Japanese. Enrollment Limitation: JAPN A180H; students who complete JAPN A180 may not enroll in or receive credit for JAPN A180H.
JAPN A180H Elementary Japanese 1 Honors
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The focus is on development of elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese, with an introduction to cultures related to the Japanese language. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Japanese. Enrollment Limitation: JAPN A180; students who complete JAPN A180H may not enroll in or receive credit for JAPN A180.
JAPN A185 Elementary Japanese 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- JAPN A180 or JAPN A180H or completion of two years of high school Japanese with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of JAPN A180, with further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency, and additional exploration of cultures related to the Japanese language. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Japanese. Enrollment Limitation: JAPN A185H; students who complete JAPN A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for JAPN A185H.
JAPN A185H Elementary Japanese 2 Honors
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- JAPN A180 or JAPN A180H or completion of two years of high school Japanese with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of JAPN A180H, with further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency, and additional exploration of cultures related to the Japanese language. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Japanese. Enrollment Limitation: JAPN A185; students who complete JAPN A185H may not enroll in or receive credit for JAPN A185.
JAPN A280 Intermediate Japanese 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- JAPN A185 or JAPN A185H or completion of three years of high school Japanese with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of JAPN A185, with further development of language skills at the intermediate level and exploration of cultures related to the Japanese language. Additional emphasis on reading and writing.
JAPN A285 Intermediate Japanese 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- JAPN A280 or completion of four years of high school Japanese with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of JAPN A280, with further refinement of language skills at the intermediate level and additional investigation of cultures related to the Japanese language. Continued emphasis on reading and writing.