Course Descriptions - JPN
Students who place below ENG 22 and/or MATH 24 based on ACT Compass placement test scores, are required to enroll in Essential ENG and/or MATH classes in their first semester at Honolulu CC.
IS 103 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE (1) Recommended Prep: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21 This course is designed to orient students to the college setting. Students will be able to identify college resources, explain important policies, demonstrate knowledge of registration procedures, discuss definition of success and evaluate their important life roles. Students may enroll 2 times for a maximum of 1 credit. (1 hr. lect. per week) IS 104 STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS (1) Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23 Co-requisite: IS 103 and IS 105 This course is designed to expose students to the basic concepts essential for an effective student leader. For the context of this course, a student leader is any person who wishes to actively engage others to accomplish change. Students will be able to identify concepts of leadership and followership, understand organizations structures and dynamics, navigate the college environment and affirm their role in the community. This course facilitates a shared learning experience, allowing for networking with other students. Students may enroll 2 times for a maximum of 1 credit. (1 hr. lect. per week) IS 105 STUDENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS (1) Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23 Co-requisite: IS 103 and IS 104 This course is designed to expose students to the basic skills essential for effective student leadership. For the context of this course, a student leader is any person who wishes to actively engage others to accomplish change. Students will be able to identify and implement skills of leadership and followership, bring change to organizations, navigate complex environments independently and understand goal directed processes. This course facilitates a shared learning experience, allowing for networking with other students. Students may enroll 2 times for a maximum of 1 credit. (1 hr. lect. per week) IS 106 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES (1) The green environment has become an important consideration in the construction industry. Construction craft workers must understand how their daily activities at work and at home affect the green environment. This course explains how the things they do each day can make a difference. They will learn how buildings they construct affect the green environment and how to apply the principles of a green building rating system. (1 hr. lect. per week)
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JPN 24 JAPANESE CULTURE (3) An introduction to Japanese culture through folklore and related arts and crafts. (3 hrs. lect. per week)
Honolulu Community College Catalog 2014-2015
JPN 30 ELEMENTARY CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE I (3) A beginning course for students who want to learn practical Japanese conversation. Emphasis is on pronunciation and accuracy. This course may be taken concurrently with JPN 101 or 102. (3 hrs. lect. per week) JPN 31 ELEMENTARY CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE II (3) Prerequisite: JPN 30 A second semester course for students who have successfully completed JPN 30. This course is also for students who have taken conversational Japanese at another institution. It may be taken concurrently with JPN 101–102. (3 hrs. lect. per week) JPN 101 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I (4) Prerequisite: “C” or higher in ENG 22 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100, OR Instructor Approval This course is the first half of Elementary Japanese that teaches basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Supplemental online or computer-based instruction is required. (4 hrs. lect. per week) JPN 102 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II (4) Prerequisite: JPN 101 This course is the second half of Elementary Japanese that teaches basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Supplemental online or computer-based instruction is required. (4 hrs. lect. per week) JPN 201 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I (4) Prerequisite: “C” or higher in JPN 102 This course is the first half of Intermediate Japanese that further develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Supplemental online or computer-based instruction is required. (4 hrs. lect. per week) JPN 202 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II (4) Prerequisite: “C” or higher in JPN 201 This course is the second half of Intermediate Japanese that further develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Supplemental online or computer-based instruction is required. (4 hrs. lect. per week) * Native speakers may not take language courses for credit.
Journalism (JOUR) JOUR 150 THE MEDIA AND SOCIETY (3) Historical and technological development of communications media in relation to freedom of expression, the role of the media in contemporary society, with emphasis on the economic, social and political effects. (3 hrs. lect. per week) JOUR 204 WRITING FOR THE WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA (3) Prerequisite: “C” or higher in ENG 100, OR Placement in ENG 201-296 An introduction to the theory and practice of writing for the Internet. Application of theory to the unique story-telling style required for communicating effectively on the Web. (3 hrs. lect. per week)