Japanese

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01391)

An A.A. in Japanese is intended: 1) to provide required instruction for students majoring in Japanese language; 2) to meet the foreign language requirement for graduation required by many colleges and universities (e.g., University of California San Diego); 3) to fulfill CalGETC Humanities requirements; and 4) to provide instruction for the student seeking Japanese language skills for career opportunities and personal development.

Program Student Learning Outcome 

  • Successfully complete interpretive, interpersonal and presentational communication tasks at the Intermediate Mid Level of proficiency and handle social situations in a culturally appropriate manner.
Required Core
JPN 101BEGINNING JAPANESE I5
JPN 102BEGINNING JAPANESE II5
JPN 201INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I5
JPN 202INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II5
Elective Courses *
ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I
ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II
ASIAN AMERICAN MEDIA & FILM
ASIAN AMERICAN GENDER & SEXUALITY
Total Units20
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Elective courses only required when students need to substitute a required course.

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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.