Japanese The DVC Japanese major is intended for transfer. Students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE). Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for those students who do not intend to transfer. Students may not take a pass/ no pass option for major courses and each of the major requirements must be completed with a “C” grade or higher. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are counted only once. Students must complete the 20 units of major requirements and may select up to 9 units from the elective courses. The core courses provide students with the essential grammar of the language and culture of Japan. The elective courses provide students with practice in Kanji characters used in writing the Japanese language. major requirements
JAPAN-120 JAPAN-121 JAPAN-220 JAPAN-221
First Term Japanese........................................... 5 Second Term Japanese..................................... 5 Third Term Japanese......................................... 5 Fourth Term Japanese....................................... 5
plus 0-9 units from:
JAPAN-130 First Term Kanji.................................................. 3 JAPAN-131 Second Term Kanji............................................. 3 JAPAN-132 Third Term Kanji................................................. 3
total minimum required units
20
Certificate of achievement - Japanese
This certificate of achievement was created to give students the opportunity to show potential employers in this country and in other countries that the student has completed a certain number of courses in Japanese and prepares students with an intermediate to advanced knowledge of Japanese and familiarizes them with the culture of Japan. This certificate of achievement provides students, prospective employers and others with documented evidence of persistence and academic accomplishment in the language. The certificate requires completion of at least 13 units from one of the following lists of courses which must be completed with a “C” grade or higher. List A
JAPAN- 120 First Term Japanese........................................... 5 JAPAN-121 Second Term Japanese..................................... 5 JAPAN-220 Third Term Japanese......................................... 5 JAPAN-221 Fourth Term Japanese....................................... 5 List B
JAPAN-120 JAPAN-130 JAPAN-131 JAPAN-132
First Term Japanese........................................... 5 First Term Kanji.................................................. 3 Second Term Kanji............................................. 3 Third Term Kanji................................................. 3
total minimum required units
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
CATALOG 2014-2015
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JAPAN-120 First Term Japanese
5 units SC • 90 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory per term
This course is an introduction to the Japanese language. Using realistic situations, students will learn proper pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, sentence structure, two types of Japanese characters (Hiragana and Katakana) and realistic aspects of Japanese culture. Basic Kanji characters will be introduced. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC see counselor)
JAPAN-121 Second Term Japanese
5 units SC • 90 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: JAPAN-120 or equivalent
This course is designed for those who have taken Japanese 120 or who have the equivalent knowledge and skills. Students will further develop their ability to speak, read and write Japanese. They will deepen their knowledge of Japanese culture and society and improve their communication skills. An increasing number of Kanji characters will be introduced. CSU, UC (credit limits may apply to UC - see counselor)
JAPAN-130 First Term Kanji
3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term • Recommended: JAPAN-120 or equivalent
This course is an intensive study of Kanji characters to enhance competence in reading and writing Japanese in daily life situations. Examples include reading and comprehending simple essays and articles, and understanding a variety of advertisements. The course will cover up to 169 characters. CSU
JAPAN-131 Second Term Kanji
3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term • Recommended: JAPAN-130 or equivalent
This course is designed for those who have taken JAPAN-130 or who have the equivalent knowledge and skills. Students will further develop their competence in reading and writing Japanese. Examples include reading more complicated essays and letters, and understanding maps, road signs, and TV programs. The course will cover up to 345 characters. CSU
JAPAN-132 Third Term Kanji
3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term • Recommended: JAPAN-131 or equivalent
This course is designed for those who have taken JAPAN-131 or who have the equivalent knowledge and skills. Students will improve their advanced competence in reading and writing Japanese. Examples include reading and comprehending intermediate-level essays and understanding the pamphlets for travel, train timetables, and newspaper headlines. The course will cover up to 500 characters. CSU
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PROGRAM/COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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