JAPN 2First-Year Japanese
Students carry out beginning-level tasks that involve listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing, and learn how to read and write 71 additional kanji.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 1, placement by assessment, or by consent of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | TBA | N. Yamamoto | Open 0/25 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | TBA | N. Yamamoto | Open 0/25 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | TBA | M. Takeuchi | Open 0/25 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Steven Acad 152 | N. Yamamoto | Open 17/25 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Steven Acad 152 | N. Yamamoto | Open 24/25 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Oakes Acad 222 | M. Takeuchi | Open 11/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naoko Yamamoto | 4.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 83% | 24 |
| Miyuki Takeuchi | 5.0 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 100% | 2 |
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