Basic Japanese Language Program (101-104)
About the Japanese BLP Heading link
Our Basic Language Program (JPN 101, 102, 103, and 104) introduces students to the Japanese language and culture.
Each course in the sequence is a 4-credit hour course that meets one hour a day, four days a week. Students in our courses learn to speak, read, write, and listen to Japanese. The things we learn in class provide a strong foundation for advanced classes and study abroad in Japan.
BLP course sequence Heading link
| course | prerequisite | semester offered |
|---|---|---|
| JPN 101 – Elementary Japanese I | placement | Fall |
| JPN 102 – Elementary Japanese II | JPN 101 or placement | Spring |
| JPN 103 – Intermediate Japanese I | JPN 102 or placement | Fall |
| JPN 104 – Intermediate Japanese II | JPN 103 or placement | Spring |
Language Requirement Heading link
Students who pass Japanese 104 fulfill the LAS language requirement and are able to continue with 200-level courses.
Minor in Global Asian Studies Heading link
Students wishing to Minor in Global Asian Studies may be able to use one course from the JPN 101-104 sequence to fulfill part of the requirements. Visit UIC’s Undergraduate Catalog for details.
Who to contact Heading link
For more information on policies, placement, and course syllabi or for questions about Japanese at UIC, please contact the Japanese Basic Language Coordinator.