EALC 1221 Elementary Japanese I

Name: Elementary Japanese I
Rating: 4.61 (125 reviews)

An introduction to the study of modern Japanese. The course develops the fundamental skills of reading ability, aural comprehension, and oral and written self-expression. This course continues in the second semester as NELC1222 (SL024).

Course overview

Department: East Asian Languages and Civilizations
School: MCAS
Credits: 4
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.61 / 5

Based on 125 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Jun Cheung
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.82/5
Ritsuko Sullivan
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.73/5
Asako Miyaki Ashley
Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.71/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Ritsuko Sullivan · Gasson Hall 304 M 01:00PM-01:50PM;Gasson Hall 304 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Jun Cheung · Gasson Hall 301 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM;Gasson Hall 301 W 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered