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JAPN 1300   Beginning Japanese Conversation I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Basic practice in comprehension and production of the spoken language. Emphasis on oral communication with an introduction of basic grammatical concepts and the development of reading and vocabulary skills. Cultural topics will be discussed. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113

JAPN 1311   Beginning Japanese I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
This is the first semester of academic transfer Japanese. It is an introductory course intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. This course is cross-listed as JAPN 1411 but is used only in Study Abroad programs. Students may register for either JAPN 1311 or JAPN 1411 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113

JAPN 1312   Beginning Japanese II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: JAPN 1311 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This is the second semester of academic transfer Japanese.
It continues the oral practice, reading, writing, grammar and cultural studies begun in JAPN 1311. Students are expected to acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary and begin to deal with idiomatic language and more advanced syntax. This course is cross-listed as JAPN 1412 but is used only in Study Abroad programs. Students may register for either JAPN 1312 or JAPN 1412 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.