This 3-credit course builds on LANG 1210: Japanese Language and Culture for Beginners I as an upper-beginner course and prepares students for intermediate-level Japanese studies. The course develops integrated language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while strengthening Japanese vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding. Over 13 weeks, students will acquire essential communication skills for daily interactions in class, such as giving instructions, asking for permission, explaining actions, and describing events. They will also gain insights into Japanese cultural norms, including the role of hierarchy and the appropriate use of language styles in different social contexts. Alternatively, students may choose a more flexible learning pathway to learn this course’s content: LANG 2201 Communicative Japanese for Beginners II (2 credits) focusing on practical communication skills, and LANG 2202 Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials II (1 credit) to learn the vocabulary and grammar online at their own pace. Students without prerequisite but with equivalent competence in Japanese may seek instructor's approval for enrollment in the course.