KPU Language and Cultures Department

JAPN1100 Summer 2026 Online Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:50!🗾🗻🌸
　☆Welcome to our JAPN Family☆

A new poster created by Sophie, our 2nd-year student😊
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She said she was very happy to design to help boost interest and attract more people to join our big JAPN courses family, our wonderful JAPN community at KPU!💛　

🎤✨ LANC SINGS! ✨🎶

Join us for a vibrant multi-lingual singing event filled with music, food, and fun! 🌍🎵

🗓 Wednesday, March 25
⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 KPU Surrey | Grassroots Café

Come celebrate languages, cultures, and community through song—whether you sing, listen, or just enjoy the atmosphere, everyone is welcome! 💙

Hosted by the Department of Language & Cultures (LANC)
Sponsored by the Office of Equity & Inclusive Communities

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Summer 2026 JAPN1100 A10　

Let’s study Japanese! The beginner Japanese course (JAPN1100 A10) is offered online this summer, from May 11 to June 24, 2026.

Build basic Japanese communication skills for your next trip to Japan? ✈️

From a short homestay program or semester-long exchange through KPU International to teaching English through the JET Program, this course can open the door to your next adventure!

Instructor: Kimiko Brucks
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:50
40 minutes Language labs before the class

Join our Mandarin course (MAND 1100 A10) from May 12 – June 18, 2026 and start exploring one of the world’s most widely spoken languages! 🀄✨

Mandarin isn’t just a language—it’s a gateway to culture, connection, and opportunity, especially with Canada’s strong ties to Chinese-speaking communities.

👩‍🏫 Instructor: Yanfeng Qu, Ph.D.
🗓️ Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00–12:50
💻 Includes an online lab for extra practice

Whether you’re learning for travel, career, or personal growth—this is your chance to begin!

🗺️🌍🌏Discover the fascinating world of language in LING 1300: Languages of the World at KPU!
In this course, we explore:
🗣️ The difference between language, dialect, accent & slang
🌏 Language families and how languages are related
⏳ How languages change over time
✍️ Writing systems from around the world
🌱 Language endangerment & multilingualism
🪶 Indigenous languages in Canada & BC
🔄 Pidgins and creoles
🎭 The connection between language & culture
✅ ZTC course – No textbook cost
💻 Fully online (asynchronous) – learn on your own schedule
📚 No linguistics background required — just curiosity!
Perfect as an elective/breadth course.
📢 Enroll now and start seeing language in a whole new way.
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Accelerate Your Japanese This Summer!
Join our Level 2 Japanese course online this summer and earn 3 credits in just over one month – with no final exam!
Flexible online format – study from anywhere.
Level 2 course – complete it quickly and confidently.
Fast-track to Level 3 – enroll this summer and continue directly to Level 3, instead of waiting until Fall 2027!
Don’t miss this chance to advance your Japanese skills faster and make the most of your summer!
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🌞 Learn Spanish This Summer! 🇪🇸🇲🇽🇸🇻🇭🇳🇬🇹🇦🇷🇺🇾🇨🇱🇵🇦
Thinking about learning a new language? Join our Summer 2026 Spanish courses and start speaking Spanish in just a few weeks!
📅 May 11 – June 22
📍 Surrey Campus & Online Options
Courses Offered:
🗣 SPAN 1100 – Beginner Spanish 1
✨ Two ways to take the class:
• In-person: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00–3:50 PM
• Online (Zoom): Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–5:30 PM
💡 Why students love this course:
✔️ No traditional exams
✔️ cultural reflections (written in English)
✔️ Zero textbook cost
✔️ Can count as an elective/breadth course
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Ana Robles

📢 Spots are limited — enroll now and start your Spanish journey!
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“Language faculty Yanfeng Qu and Yoko Morish*ta-Houghton teamed up on Feb 13 for a joint Discovery Days 2026 session, inspiring future students with KPU’s vibrant, multilingual community!” .kpu

Huge congratulations to Yoko Morish*ta-Houghton from our Department of Languages and Culture on winning the Dean of Arts Teaching Award at KPU! 🎉👏

Your dedication to your students, your passion for teaching, and the care you bring into the classroom truly make a difference. This recognition is so well deserved!

Register now for Span 1101! Online🗓️ Wednesday ⏰10-11:30am!