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. No prior knowledge expected.
Credit(s): 0.00 or 4.00
Continuation of JAPN 001. Prerequisite: JAPN 001 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 0.00 or 4.00
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. No prior knowledge expected.
Credit(s): 3.00
Continuation of JAPN 002 designed to enable the students to converse in everyday Japanese and to read and write basic texts. Prerequisite: JAPN 002 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 4.00
Continuation of JAPN 051. Prerequisite: JAPN 051 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 4.00
An on-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 3.00
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Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
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. Prerequisite: JAPN 052 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 3.00
Continuation of JAPN 101. Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 3.00
Development of speaking and listening skills related to concrete topics through total immersion in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 052 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 3.00
Development of functional skills to carry out daily conversation in varied social contexts. Prerequisite: JAPN 052 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 3.00
A kanji character course designed for teaching 500-600 kanji characters in JLPT Levels 3-2 (N3-N2) and also reinforcing 300 kanji introduced in JAPN 001/002. Teaches basic pictographs and radicals to predict meanings and readings of kanji characters. Prerequiste: JAPN 052.
Credit(s): 3.00
Kanji character course designed for teaching 500-600 kanji characters in JLPT Levels 3-2 (N3-N2) and also reviewing 300 kanji introduced in JAPN 051/052. Teaches basic pictographs and radicals to predict meanings and readings of kanji characters. Prerequisite: JAPN 131.
Credit(s): 3.00
An on-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 3.00
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Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
See Schedule of Courses for special titles.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
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.
Credit(s): 3.00
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.
Credit(s): 3.00
Training in skills to communicate on concrete and abstract topics. Repeatable with different content. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 6.00
Development of skills to present information and view points in varied social contexts. Repeatable with different content. Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 6.00
Continuing study of Japanese at the advanced level. Utilizes various genres of readings and audiovisual materials. Students will conduct independent research on a Japan related topic of their interests. Prerequisite: JAPN 202 or one year of study in Japan.
Credit(s): 3.00
Continuing study of Japanese at the advanced level. Utilizes various genres of readings and audiovisual materials. Students will conduct independent research, write a report, and present in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 251.
Credit(s): 3.00
An on-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 3.00
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Credit(s): 1.00 to 18.00