This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

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Japanese

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Offered at Richmond and Surrey

Admission requirements

Students with competence in the language beyond the level of the course will not be allowed to register for the course. Students who have not taken Japanese at Kwantlen must contact the instructor before registering for the course.

JAPN 1100 cr-3
Basic Japanese I

This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Japanese. The focus is on the development of basic communication skills within the Japanese cultural context. Students with rudimentary skills in Japanese may be admitted within the written permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: Assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

JAPN 1101 cr-3
Basic Japanese II

This course is designed for students with the equivalent of a single semester of study of Japanese. It builds on JAPN 1100 to improve students' communication skills in Japanese. Students with a limited background in Japanese may be admitted with the written permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: JAPN 1100 or equivalent or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

JAPN 2200 cr-3

Intermediate Japanese I

Students will build on previously acquired skills in speech and listening comprehension, and will develop reading and writing skills while further exploring modern Japanese culture.

Prerequisites: JAPN 1101 or equivalent or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

JAPN 2201 cr-3
Intermediate Japanese II

Students will become more fluent and accurate in speech and listening comprehension. They will develop reading and writing skills while increasing their understanding of modern Japanese culture. Students will develop the skills to use Japanese in both social and workplace situations.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2200 or equivalent or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)