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Japanese for Communication III

LAJA-40003

The primary goal of this course is to expand on what you have learned in the “survival” stage of the previous courses; to be able to proactively communicate with Japanese people to build relationships. The course will cover Lessons 18~24 in the textbook and includes (but not limited to) the following topics: explaining plans, making a request, taking public transportation, forbidding actions, and discussing work/ interests. Students will also learn to read and write basic Kanji characters.  
 

Course Information

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3.00 units
$395.00
Notes: recommended prerequisite: "Japanese for Communication II", or the equivalent.

Course sessions

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Section ID:

196562

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

Japanese for Busy People Book 1 (Romanized) 4th
by AJALT

ISBN / ASIN: 9781568366197

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/14/2026

Note:

Textbook only, no workbook Japanese for Busy People Book 1 (Romanized) 4th by AJALT ISBN / ASIN: 9781568366197

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
4/9/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
4/16/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
4/23/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
4/30/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
5/7/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
5/14/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
5/21/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
5/28/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
6/4/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
6/11/2026 Thu 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Yoko Wong

Yoko Wong

Yoko Maruyama Wong is a native of Kanazawa, Japan.  She earned her M.A. in Applied Linguistics at Ohio University.  Yoko has over 25 years of experience teaching and tutoring Japanese to all ages both in Japan and in the U.S.  She had taught Japanese at Kent State University, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University, Mesa College, and Southwestern College.   In her classroom, she connects content to students’ real-life experiences.

 

Besides teaching Japanese, Yoko enjoys writing Japanese calligraphy, gardening, hiking, and yoga.

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