# Japanese (JPN) courses

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4259/4260/4305

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### JPN 1A — Elementary Japanese

- **Units:** 5
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/jpn.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/jpn.md)
- Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass

Elementary Japanese 1A is a beginning course with an emphasis on understanding the Japanese language. Students are introduced to reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the language. This course will introduce students to Japanese culture, history, and traditions. Students have the option of receiving a letter grade or pass/no pass.

### JPN 1B — Elementary Japanese

- **Units:** 5
- **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of Japanese 1A or equivalent
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/jpn.md)
- Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass

Elementary Japanese 1B is designed for students who have satisfactorily completed Elementary Japanese 1A or its equivalent. The course continues to enhance language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner, while covering approximately sixty kanji. Additionally, the course explores Japanese culture, history, and traditions. Students have the option of receiving a letter grade or pass/no pass. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Japanese 1A or equivalent

### JPN 23 — Independent Study

- **Units:** 1-2
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass

Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The course may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May by repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.