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01:565:101 · Japanese · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Elementary Japanese introduces Japanese grammar and writing systems while developing practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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SIRS · 1,323 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
4 open in snapshot · 3 instructors
When it meets
College Avenue
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MWTh 8:30 AM · College Avenue · 2 sections · 2 open
TF 10:20 AM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
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4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Build pronunciation and begin hiragana, katakana, and foundational written forms.
Use basic sentence patterns, particles, verbs, adjectives, and everyday vocabulary.
Practice introductions, descriptions, requests, routines, and interpersonal situations.
Integrate vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, and writing in short tasks.
Treat the official topic sequence as a connected progression rather than a list of isolated terms.
Use examples, problems, texts, demonstrations, or drafts to test whether an explanation actually works.
Frequent low-stakes practice is usually more reliable than waiting until an exam or final submission.
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Keep a running map of how new vocabulary and methods depend on earlier ideas.
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Practice explaining, solving, analyzing, or producing without relying on prompts.
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Use recitation, discussion, instructor, peer, or draft feedback while there is still time to adjust.
4 open · College Avenue
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115487 | Open | Hiroko Ogino | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at SC 106; Wednesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at SC 106; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at SC 106SC 106 | College Avenue |
| 0215488 | Open | Hiroko Ogino | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABW 2100; Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABW 2100; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABW 2100ABW 2100 | College Avenue |
| 0315489 | Open | Yumi Ohashi | Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 2200; Friday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 2200; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)ABE 2200 | College Avenue |
| 0415490 | Open | Fleming | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABW 1100; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABW 1100; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)ABW 1100 | College Avenue |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.74
Course quality
4.67
Response rate
58.0%
Coverage
109 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi Ohashi | 21 | 4.52 | 4.37 |
| Natsuko Fleming | 18 | 4.67 | 4.62 |
| Jiro Harasaki | 11 | 4.88 | 4.87 |
| Harasaki Jiro | 9 | 4.93 | 4.89 |
| Yoshimi Valentine | 8 | 4.53 | 4.40 |
| Satomi Li | 7 | 4.96 | 4.91 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
4
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
4 open of 4
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
SOEHS
Loaded terms
6
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