Languages and Cultures: Japanese

Here at Fordham, we offer a number of Japanese language courses that can cater to your
needs whether you are an absolute beginner to the language or an experienced learner with a
few years of studying under your belt. We believe in working together with our students to build
a community where you feel engaged and comfortable in learning and experimenting with
Japanese language with everyone in class. We aim to guide you in building a strong
foundation and a set of skills you need to effectively utilize Japanese in real-life situations. We
very much look forward to taking on the language learning journey with you!

Course Offerings (all of the Japanese courses at Lincoln Center campus)

In Fall Semesters:

• JPAN 1001 Introduction to Japanese I (covers Genki 1 textbook Lessons 1 - 7)
• JPAN 1502 Intermediate Japanese II (covers Genki 2 textbook Lessons 13 - 17)
• JPAN 2500 Japanese Culture and Society (pre-requisite JPAN 2001, going beyond the Genki textbook materials)

In Spring Semesters:

• JPAN 1501 Intermediate Japanese I (covers Genki 1 textbook Lessons 8 - 12)
• JPAN 2001 Japanese Language and Literature (covers Genki 2 textbook Lessons 18 - 23)

Not sure which level of Japanese course is right for you?

If you already have some knowledge in Japanese language, whether it be by taking formal classes, by being a heritage speaker, or by self-studying, you will need to take a placement test to be placed in the right level of a course. You can find some general guidelines for the Language Placement on the Languages and Cultures Department website. For Japanese language placement specifically, you will need to consult with a Japanese faculty adviser. For more information, please contact the Department Associate Chair in your college.