Grade Level: 9-11 

Credit: 1.0 

Japanese I is an elementary Japanese course that introduces students to Japanese language and culture. Students learn how to speak in simple sentences to introduce themselves and others, to describe themselves and others, and to respond appropriately to class directions. Students master Hiragana, the primary Japanese alphabet. Students are introduced to Katakana, the secondary Japanese alphabet, and learn twenty Kanji characters. Students make origami paper sculptures and create Japanese calligraphy prints. Students study Japanese geography, and the social and family aspects of Japanese culture. Students are prepared for activities and instruction in Japanese. Students will be introduced to Japanese word processing applications. 

Credit Status: Selective; OPU/NCAA approved 

Grade Level: 9-12 

Credit: 1.0 

Japanese II is an early intermediate Japanese language course. Students master Katakana and 50 new Kanji characters to gain a functional mastery of 70 Kanji characters. Students learn vocabulary and language structures that allow them to write and speak about daily activities using compound sentences. Students study Japanese holidays and Japanese food in depth. Students learn Japanese computer word processing applications. Much of the course is conducted in Japanese. 

Credit Status: Selective; OPU/NCAA approved 

Prerequisite: Japanese I and/or teacher recommendation 

Grade Level: 10-12 

Credit: 1.0 

Japanese III is an intermediate Japanese language course. Students use Adventures in Japanese, and learn to write and talk about school, seasonal, and holiday activities. They compare Japanese daily, seasonal, and holiday activities with those of people in the United States. Students master Japanese computer word processing applications. This course is conducted mostly in Japanese. 

Credit Status: Elective; OPU/NCAA approved 

Prerequisite: Japanese II (B- grade or higher) and/or teacher recommendation 

Grade Level: 11-12 

Credit: 1.0 

Japanese IV is an early advanced Japanese language course. Students use Adventures in Japanese as well as Deai to read actual Japanese high school students’ stories. Students learn to write and talk about their family, town, school life, hobbies, and part-time jobs. Students compare the experience of Japanese students to their own experiences. 

Credit Status: Elective; OPU/NCAA approved 

Prerequisite: Japanese III (B- grade or higher) and/or teacher recommendation 

Grade Level: 9-12 

Credit: 1.0 

Japanese for Immersion Students I and II are designed for students who have gone through an immersion program or are advanced in their Japanese studies. Students read Japanese folktales and current news in Japanese. Students develop reading, writing, and speaking proficiency to negotiate the following situations: the future, trips, house, home-life, health, and communication. This class is conducted entirely in Japanese. 

Credit Status: Selective; OPU/NCAA approved 

Prerequisite: Japanese IV or immersion study 

Grade Level: 9-12

Credit: 1.0

Honors Japanese is designed for students who have gone through an immersion program. Students read Japanese folktales and current news. Students develop reading, writing, and speaking proficiency to negotiate the following situations: the future, trips, house, home-life, health, and communication.Students review Japanese films. This class is conducted entirely in Japanese. Though this is not an AP Course, students may elect to take the AP Language Exam. These classes receive honors credit. Credit Status: Selective; OPU/NCAA approved Prerequisite: Japanese IV or immersion study