Emi Ochiai Ahn, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Japanese

World Languages

Office: 41 - Room: 103

480-461-7692

480-844-3235 (fax)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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Please make an appointment for office hour.

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and

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Classes Taught

Spring 2025

JPN101 Elementary Japanese I 5 Credits

Basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of Japanese. Study of Japanese culture. Development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26492
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM

Class Started

27807

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

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.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Class 27807 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required.

JPN102 Elementary Japanese II 5 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26495

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

No Seats Available

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.

Class 26495 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required.

Class 26495 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

JPN201 Intermediate Japanese I 5 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26496

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

No Seats Available

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.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Class 26496 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required.

JPN202 Intermediate Japanese II 5 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27724

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

No Seats Available

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.

Class 27724 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required.

Class 27724 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Summer 2025

JPN115 Beginning Japanese Conversation I 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16466
Dobson Campus

TBA

Study Abroad
Lecture
05/12/2025 – 06/15/2025

Open

7 of 17
Seats Available

Notes: Class 16466 is only available for the study abroad program students.

Class 16466 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

JPN116 Beginning Japanese Conversation II 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16467
Dobson Campus

TBA

Study Abroad
Lecture
05/12/2025 – 06/15/2025

Open

10 of 17
Seats Available

Notes: Class 16467 This course is only available for the study abroad program students.

Class 16467 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

JPN101 Elementary Japanese I 5 Credits

Basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of Japanese. Study of Japanese culture. Development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

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

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22348
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM

Open

21 of 24
Seats Available

23312

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

18 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

JPN102 Elementary Japanese II 5 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23263

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Class 23263 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

Class 23263 Students must have access to a computer, webcam, scanner/camera and printer.

JPN201 Intermediate Japanese I 5 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23264

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Class 23264 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Class 23264 Students must have access to a computer, webcam, scanner/camera and printer.

JPN202 Intermediate Japanese II 5 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23265

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

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.

Class 23265 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Class 23265 Students must have access to a computer, webcam, scanner/camera and printer.

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