Japanese

Why Study Japanese

Foothill College is one of the few community colleges in the United States to offer a major in Japanese language.

The study of Japanese is an excellent choice for students in the Bay Area since much business and trade is carried on with Japan by California industries.

The technology industry is especially interested in employing people who know Japanese. It is an excellent major or minor for those who plan to work in international business.

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Degrees & Certificates

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For program requirements and full course listings, view Japanese degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Associate in Arts

Japanese, AA Program Map

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

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Quick Look at Japanese Courses

For a quick look at Japanese courses at Foothill, see list below. For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]

JAPN 1 Elementary Japanese I
JAPN 2 Elementary Japanese II
JAPN 3 Elementary Japanese III
JAPN 4 Intermediate Japanese I
JAPN 5 Intermediate Japanese II
JAPN 6 Intermediate Japanese III
JAPN 13A Intermediate Conversation I
JAPN 13B Intermediate Conversation II
JAPN 14A Advanced Conversation I
JAPN 14B Advanced Conversation II

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