JAPN 3First-Year Japanese
Students carry out beginning-level tasks that involve listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing, and learn how to read and write 53 additional kanji.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 2, placement by assessment, or by consent of instructor.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Soc Sci 2 165 | K. Yukawa | Open 19/25 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Soc Sci 2 165 | K. Yukawa | Open 7/25 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Cowell Acad 113 | N. Yamamoto | Open 19/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keiko Yukawa | 4.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 100% | 7 |
| Naoko Yamamoto | 4.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 83% | 24 |
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