Japanese
The courses below are offered through the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Admission to Language Courses and Language Placement Test
Students who wish to begin study of a language at a level beyond first-term elementary and students who have had a break of a semester or more in their language study must pass a language placement test before registering. The test will be given on the Friday before the first day of classes. Please see the departmental website for additional information.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Course Number
JPNS1002W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 17:40-18:45We 17:40-18:45Section/Call Number
001/10858Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Chika OguraCourse Number
JPNS1002W002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Tu 17:40-18:45Th 17:40-18:45Section/Call Number
002/10859Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Chika OguraCourse Number
JPNS1101C001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 08:50-09:55Tu 08:50-09:55We 08:50-09:55Th 08:50-09:55Section/Call Number
001/10860Enrollment
10 of 12Instructor
Mihoko YagiCourse Number
JPNS1101C002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
002/10861Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Fumiko NazikianCourse Number
JPNS1101C003Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
003/10862Enrollment
8 of 12Instructor
Fumiko NazikianCourse Number
JPNS1101C004Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
004/10864Enrollment
10 of 12Instructor
Shuichiro TakedaCourse Number
JPNS1101C005Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:15Tu 13:10-14:15We 13:10-14:15Th 13:10-14:15Section/Call Number
005/10865Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Miharu NittonoCourse Number
JPNS1101C006Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:45Tu 14:40-15:45We 14:40-15:45Th 14:40-15:45Section/Call Number
006/10866Enrollment
11 of 12Instructor
Chikako TakahashiCourse Number
JPNS1101C007Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-17:15Tu 16:10-17:15We 16:10-17:15Th 16:10-17:15Section/Call Number
007/10867Enrollment
10 of 12Instructor
Chika OguraCourse Number
JPNS2201C001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
001/10868Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Mihoko YagiCourse Number
JPNS2201C002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
002/10869Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Shigeru EguchiCourse Number
JPNS2201C003Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:15Tu 13:10-14:15We 13:10-14:15Th 13:10-14:15Section/Call Number
003/10870Enrollment
10 of 12Instructor
Naoko SourialCourse Number
JPNS2201C004Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-17:15Tu 16:10-17:15We 16:10-17:15Th 16:10-17:15Section/Call Number
004/10871Enrollment
14 of 12Instructor
Chikako TakahashiCourse Number
JPNS3005W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
001/10873Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherCourse Number
JPNS3005W002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
002/10874Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Naoko SourialCourse Number
JPNS4007W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/10927Enrollment
10 of 15Instructor
David LurieCourse Number
JPNS4017W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Fr 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/10875Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Shigeru EguchiCourse Number
JPNS4017W002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2025
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:55We 11:40-12:55Fr 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
002/10876Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherCourse Number
JPNS4201H001Format
In-PersonPoints
8 ptsFall 2025
Section/Call Number
001/20160Enrollment
6 of 20Instructor
Miyuki NishimataOrie MaeguchiMakoto SatoCourse Number
JPNS4201H002Format
In-PersonPoints
8 ptsFall 2025
Section/Call Number
002/20161Enrollment
7 of 20Instructor
Kaori NakataMiyuki NishimataOrie MaeguchiJPNS4205OC: Third Year Japanese I, 4 points. Required to take Third Year Japanese II, JPNS4206OC for 4 points.
The 3rd Year Japanese program (JPNS4205OC & JPNS4206OC; 8 points/2 semesters) is designed for those who have completed at least two years of college-level Jap4nese or the equivalent (around 300 hours of Japanese study).
Students who want to take this course are expected to be at least at the Intermediate-Mid level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines[N1] at the beginning of the course. Please note that depending on the results of the placement test, the students may be placed in a different level than they apply for.
This class will use intermediate-level materials equivalent to Tobira and Quartet I & II or JLPT N3-N2. The coverage and materials will be contingent on the levels of students.
The goal of this course is to achieve Intermediate-High or above of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
To enroll in this course, you must apply to the Kyoto Consortium Summer: Modern Japanese program through the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE). Global Learning Scholarships available. Tuition charges apply.
Please note the program dates are different from the Summer Sessions Terms. Visit the UGE website for the start and end dates for the Kyoto Consortium Summer: Modern Japanese KCJS.
Please email uge@columbia.edu with any questions you may have.
Course Number
JPNS4205O001Format
In-PersonPoints
8 ptsFall 2025
Section/Call Number
001/17877Enrollment
9 of 20Instructor
Itsuko NakamuraMiyuki NishimataMakoto SatoJPNS4205OC: Third Year Japanese I, 4 points. Required to take Third Year Japanese II, JPNS4206OC for 4 points.
The 3rd Year Japanese program (JPNS4205OC & JPNS4206OC; 8 points/2 semesters) is designed for those who have completed at least two years of college-level Jap4nese or the equivalent (around 300 hours of Japanese study).
Students who want to take this course are expected to be at least at the Intermediate-Mid level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines[N1] at the beginning of the course. Please note that depending on the results of the placement test, the students may be placed in a different level than they apply for.
This class will use intermediate-level materials equivalent to Tobira and Quartet I & II or JLPT N3-N2. The coverage and materials will be contingent on the levels of students.
The goal of this course is to achieve Intermediate-High or above of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
To enroll in this course, you must apply to the Kyoto Consortium Summer: Modern Japanese program through the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE). Global Learning Scholarships available. Tuition charges apply.
Please note the program dates are different from the Summer Sessions Terms. Visit the UGE website for the start and end dates for the Kyoto Consortium Summer: Modern Japanese KCJS.
Please email uge@columbia.edu with any questions you may have.