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    • First-Year Japanese I . JAPAN 1

    An introduction to modern Japanese. Students will develop basic communicative skills based on the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary, and conversational expressions. Emphasis on both oral- aural proficiency andwriting-reading skills. Introduction to Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, and Kanji.

    No Prerequisites

    5

    Units

    Letter

    Grading

    1, 2, 3

    Passtime

    None

    Level Limit

    Letters and science

    College
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    YAMAUCHI Y
    Yoko Yamauchi
    4.9
    16 reviews
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    GIRV 2123
    M T W R
    13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
    0 / 26
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    Fall 2024 . Yamauchi Y
    ILP 4205
    M T W R F
    13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
    Summer 2026 . Yamauchi Y
    ON LINE
    M T W R F
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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    JAPAN 1 Yamauchi Y Fall 2024 Total: 21
    JAPAN 1 Yamauchi Y Fall 2023 Total: 28
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    4.9
    JAPAN1 . Yamauchi Y 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

    Yamauchi-sensei's immersive approach to language learning in the classroom has made me confident in my ability to learn Japanese. Definitely take her!

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    JAPAN1 . Yamauchi Y 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

    Yamauchi sensei is super nice and friendly. Also very funny. Definitely will take again.

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    JAPAN120 . Yamauchi Y 6 Years Ago

    A very nice sensei, both in and out of class. Details are given on words, paragraphs and grammar points. Interesting projects. Rather easy to take good grade if well-prepared.

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    JAPAN120 . Yamauchi Y 6 Years Ago

    Very nice sensei. I took her class for 3 times. She takes care of all students needs in class. She explains the topics well. Would definitely continue taking her class

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    JAPAN1 . Yamauchi Y 6 Years Ago

    wonderful teaching experience! Definitely consider taking again

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    JAPAN120B . Yamauchi Y 8 Years Ago

    Yamauchi sensee is the best prof I've ever had in UCSB. Her lecture is really organized and interesting. She is generous in grading. Highly recommend her class.

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