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Emi Ochiai Ahn, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Japanese
Office: 41 - Room: 103
480-461-7692
480-844-3235 (fax)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Please make an appointment for office hour.
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and
https://calendar.app.google/u7y2K8SDncH1GKYx5 (virtual)
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| JPN101 | Elementary Japanese I | 5 Credits | ||||
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Basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of Japanese. Study of Japanese culture. Development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: If you have previous knowledge of Japanese or you have taken high school Japanese classes, please contact the World Languages department (480-461-7031) to be placed in the appropriate level. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26492 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM |
Class Started |
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27807 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| JPN102 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 Credits | ||||
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Continued study of basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of Japanese. Study of the Japanese culture. Intensive practice in oral communication and development of reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JPN101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26495 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed No Seats Available |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| JPN201 | Intermediate Japanese I | 5 Credits | ||||
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Expansion of sentence structures through oral/aural practice. Increased emphasis on reading and writing in Japanese and study of Japanese culture. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JPN102 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26496 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed No Seats Available |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| JPN202 | Intermediate Japanese II | 5 Credits | ||||
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Extensive review of Japanese grammar; development of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions through reading and writing. Continued practice of oral communication skills and study of Japanese culture. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JPN201 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27724 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed No Seats Available |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Summer 2025
| JPN115 | Beginning Japanese Conversation I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Conversational Japanese. Basic sentence structure, pronunciation, and vocabulary necessary to develop speaking ability in Japanese. Designed for students seeking speaking and listening abilities, with little emphasis on grammar, reading, or writing. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16466 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Study Abroad
Lecture
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05/12/2025 – 06/15/2025 |
Open 7 of 17 |
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Notes: Class 16466 is only available for the study abroad program students. |
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| JPN116 | Beginning Japanese Conversation II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Continuation of conversational Japanese for survival in everyday business and social situations. Expansion of vocabulary and sentence structure through aural/oral practice. Practice in reading and writing Kana. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JPN115. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16467 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Study Abroad
Lecture
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05/12/2025 – 06/15/2025 |
Open 10 of 17 |
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Notes: Class 16467 This course is only available for the study abroad program students. |
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Fall 2025
| JPN101 | Elementary Japanese I | 5 Credits | ||||
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Basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of Japanese. Study of Japanese culture. Development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: If you have previous knowledge of Japanese or you have taken high school Japanse classes, please contact the World Languages department (480-461-7031) to be placed in the appropriate level |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22348 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM |
Open 21 of 24 |
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23312 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 18 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| JPN102 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 Credits | ||||
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Continued study of basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of Japanese. Study of the Japanese culture. Intensive practice in oral communication and development of reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JPN101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23263 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 13 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| JPN201 | Intermediate Japanese I | 5 Credits | ||||
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Expansion of sentence structures through oral/aural practice. Increased emphasis on reading and writing in Japanese and study of Japanese culture. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JPN102 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23264 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 13 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| JPN202 | Intermediate Japanese II | 5 Credits | ||||
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Extensive review of Japanese grammar; development of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions through reading and writing. Continued practice of oral communication skills and study of Japanese culture. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in JPN201 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23265 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 13 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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