Courses in Japanese (JAPN)

JAPN 001 - Elementary Japanese I

Introduction to spoken and written Japanese through aural-oral drills and grammar presentation. The three writing systems of Japanese (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) are introduced. Prerequisite: No prior knowledge expected.

Credits: 0 or 4

JAPN 002 - Elementary Japanese II

Continuation of JAPN 001. Prerequisite: JAPN 001 or equivalent.

Credits: 0 or 4

JAPN 010 - Japanese-Daily Communication

Introductory level course on speaking everyday Japanese. Emphasis on solid understanding and accurate use of grammar patterns in a culturally appropriate context and conversational situations.

Credits: 3

JAPN 051 - Intermediate Japanese I

Continuation of JAPN 002 designed to enable the students to converse in everyday Japanese and to read and write basic texts. Prerequisites: JAPN 002 or equivalent.

Credits: 4

JAPN 052 - Intermediate Japanese II

Continuation of JAPN 051. Prerequisite: JAPN 051 or equivalent.

Credits: 4

JAPN 095 - Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 096 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 101 - Advanced Japanese I

Further development of oral proficiency and advanced study of grammatical structure of modern Japanese, supplemented by audiovisual materials and authentic written texts of several kinds. Prerequisites: JAPN 052 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

JAPN 102 - Advanced Japanese II

Continuation of JAPN 101. Prerequisites: JAPN 101 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

JAPN 121 - Japanese Conversation I

Development of speaking and listening skills related to concrete topics through total immersion in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 052 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 3

JAPN 122 - Japanese Conversation II

Development of functional skills to carry out daily conversation in varied social contexts. Prerequisite: JAPN 052 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 3

JAPN 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for special titles. Prerequisite: JAPN 052 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for special titles. Prerequisite: JAPN 052 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 197 - Readings and Research

Independent study of a specific area, subject, or theme with an approved instructor.

Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 198 - Readings and Research

Independent study of a specific area, subject, or theme with an approved instructor.

Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 201 - Studies of Japanese Texts I

Introduction to rapid reading skills, directed reading of authentic texts and guided practice of conversational skills in multiple social contexts. Course can be repeated with different content. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

JAPN 202 - Studies of Japanese Texts II

Continuation of JAPN 201. Application of the rapid reading skills developed in JAPN 201 using higher-level reading materials. Course can be repeated with different content. Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

JAPN 221 - Japanese for Communication I

Training in skills to communicate on concrete and abstract topics. Repeatable with different content. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 222 - Japanese for Communication II

Development of skills to present information and view points in varied social contexts. Repeatable with different content. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 295 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 296 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 297 - Adv Readings and Research

Advanced independent study of a specific area, subject, or theme with an approved instructor. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 6

JAPN 298 - Adv Readings and Research

Advanced independent study of a specific area, subject, or theme with an approved instructor. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

Credits: 1 to 6