The Arts & Sciences Language and Culture program offers Japanese, Chinese, and Italian language and culture classes (Italian will start up again in Fall). Classes are available for every level of learner – from beginning to advanced, and are offered on weeknights and weekends. Level 1 classes are five weeks, while Level 2+ classes are 10 weeks. Participants receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of each class. Textbooks are listed, but are not available through KCC and must be purchased from an outside source (e.g., Borders-591-8995, Barnes & Noble-737-3323/949-7307, or amazon.com). The cost of the textbook is not included in the course fee. If you have any questions or need assistance in determining which level is most appropriate for you, please contact the Program Coordinator at 734-9315.

Learning hiragana and katakana is easy and fun! Instructor uses interactive methods to help you remember characters. Origin of hiragana is actually derived from kanji so this course helps you understand kanji, too!