The Japanese language program offers courses ranging from the first-year to the third-year level. Please refer to the table for details on the course offerings for each academic term.
| Year | Fall Quarter: | Winter Quarter: | Spring Quarter: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | JAPAN 1 | JAPAN 2 | JAPAN 3 |
| 2nd | JAPAN 4 | JAPAN 5 | JAPAN 6 |
| 3rd | JAPAN 120A | JAPAN 120B | JAPAN 120C |
Students looking for an immersive language experience can take JAPAN 1, 2, 3 over the summer.
Courses are offered through Summer Sessions: D, E, F
| Year | Materials |
|---|---|
| 1st | GENKI (Vol. 1) [3rd Edition] — Textbook & Workbook |
| 2nd | GENKI (Vol. 2) [3rd Edition] — Textbook & Workbook |
| 3rd | TOBIRA: Gateway to Advanced Japanese — Textbook |
Important Notice: For Students Unable to Enroll in a Full Japanese Language Section
If you are unable to register for your desired section because it is full, please read the following carefully. Please note that the waitlist will not be activated unless all sections within the same course level are at full capacity.
If the waitlist is NOT activated:
Please complete and submit the Crash Request Form for the appropriate course level (see links below). An instructor will contact you at a later time regarding your request.
[For Students Planning to Take Japan 1 in Fall 2026] If you are planning to take Japan 1 in Fall 2026 and the section you would like to enroll in is full, please submit the Crash Request Form if the waitlist has not been activated. We will contact you as soon as possible.
[For Students Planning to Take Japan 120A in Fall 2026] If you would like to take Japan 120A but have a scheduling conflict with another course on some days of the week, please contact the Japanese Language Program Coordinator, Yoko Yamauchi [yokoy@eastasian.ucsb.edu] to discuss your situation.
If the waitlist IS activated:
Please sign up for the waitlist. In addition, please submit the Crash Request Form for the appropriate course level.
If you are already enrolled in a section but wish to switch to a different section that is currently full:
You will be considered a crasher for that section and must also submit the Crash Request Form.Please follow the same procedures listed above, depending on whether the waitlist is activated.
Please refer to the Placement Test Information section below for further details.
Students who have prior experience studying Japanese before enrolling at UCSB are required to take the Japanese Placement Test before registering for a course.
Japanese Language Placement Test
If you have previously studied Japanese or speak Japanese at home, you are required to take the placement test in order to enroll in Japanese language courses at UCSB.The test is typically offered about one month before the start of each quarter. Information and sign up details are available on this website.
If you have any questions regarding the Japanese Language Program, please contact the Program Coordinator, Yoko Yamauchi at yokoy@eastasian.ucsb.edu
Meet your Japanese 先生
Akiyo Cantrell
HSSB 2219
Email: cantrell@eastasian.ucsb.edu
From: Hiroshima, Japan
Favorite Japanese Words:
チョコレート(chocolates)、食べる(eating)、ワイン(wine)、飲む(drinking)
Hobbies & Interests: Trying out new restaurants in town with family
Yukiko Tsuchiya
HSSB 2221
Yoko Yamauchi
HSSB 2235
Email: yokoy@eastasian.ucsb.edu
From: Hyogo, Japan
Speciality: Integration of Culture, Intercultural Understanding, and Pragmatics in Japanese Language Education
