OFFICIAL29 Why does the man tell the woman that Japanese classes are popular?

[00:00.00]NARRATOR: Listen to a conversation between a student and an employee at the registrar's office. [00:07.46]MALE EMPLOYEE: Morning. How can I help you?[00:10.52]FEMALE STUDENT: Well, I'm kinda confused about my schedule. [00:13.31]I-I printed it out this morning, [00:15.15]but one of the classes I registered for is missing.
[00:17.48]MALE EMPLOYEE: OK, let's see if we can figure this out. [00:19.46]What's your name?[00:20.37]FEMALE STUDENT: Lisa Johnson.[00:21.76]MALE EMPLOYEE: All right. I'm bringing up your schedule on the computer. [00:24.98]Hmm ...It looks like you've registered for Introduction to Astronomy, Survey of American Literature, and Introduction to Government and Politics. [00:34.06] Is that right?[00:34.65]FEMALE STUDENT: Well, yes, but I also registered for a language class ...Level 1 Japanese. [00:39.34] Did they, I dunno, maybe cancel it?[00:41.85]MALE EMPLOYEE: I doubt it...[00:42.63]The Japanese classes are quite popular ...[00:44.69]But let's take a look at the list of Japanese classes being offered this semester just to make sure. [00:48.90]Um, what section did you register for?[00:51.40]FEMALE STUDENT: I-I don't remember the section number, [00:53.08]but it's the one that meets at 11.
[00:54.91]MALE EMPLOYEE: Ah, that would be section 5. [00:57.31]Well, according to this, the class is completely full. [01:02.41]Are you sure you, uh ...you registered online, right?[01:05.74]FEMALE STUDENT: Yeah. [01:06.38]MALE EMPLOYEE: Did you get a confirmation message?
[01:08.18]FEMALE STUDENT: What do you mean?
[01:09.27]MALE EMPLOYEE: Well, once you've successfully registered for a class, the computer gives you a message saying you're in.[01:14.32]FEMALE STUDENT: Oh, you mean that message at the bottom of the screen that says "You are now registered for this class"? [01:19.33]Actually, I didn't get that message. [01:22.37]I got one that said "Instructor's signature required."[01:25.63]I thought I just needed to get the professor's signature on the first day of class.[01:29.37]MALE EMPLOYEE: Well you do, but the professor might not sign it. [01:31.96] It depends on how full the class is and how many additional students the professor is willing to let in.[01:36.76]FEMALE STUDENT: So that means I'm not registered for the class. [01:39.72] Not unless the professor signs me in. What, um, [01:41.67]what should I do now?
[01:43.92]MALE EMPLOYEE: Let me give you the form the professor needs to sign. [01:46.88]Uh, go to the class on the first day—get there early so you can talk to the professor before class starts. [01:51.83]Find out if he or she is willing to let you in. [01:54.18] If so, bring the signed form back here and we'll register you for the class. [01:57.97] If not ...well, you'l have to find a different class. [02:01.25] I'd start looking for alternatives now, just in case.[02:03.80]FEMALE STUDENT: What do you think my chances are of getting into this class?[02:06.55]MALE EMPLOYEE: Students often add and drop classes once the semester begins, so there's a real chance a seat will open up. [02:12.21] But, of course, there are no guarantees.[02:14.31]FEMALE STUDENT: It's just that I need a language class to graduate, and that's the only Japanese class that fits my schedule.[02:19.52]MALE EMPLOYEE: Yes, but according to our records, you're only in your first year here. [02:22.91]If you can't take the class this semester, you've still got time.[02:25.66]FEMALE STUDENT: I know. I was just hoping to take care of my requirements earlier rather than later.[02:30.36]MALE EMPLOYEE: I understand. I just wanted to make sure you knew you had options.