Japanese Course Descriptions

JAPN-101 Intro to Japanese Language & Culture

Intensive introductory Japanese. Training in the basic patterns and structures of Japanese. Emphasis on oral and aural skills. Japanese writing of Hiragana and Katakana is introduced from the beginning to ensure the overall development of language skills. Development of cultural awareness that influences language usage. 3 hours each semester.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-102 Intro to Japanese Language & Culture

A continuation of JAPN-101. Intensive introductory Japanese. Training in the basic patterns and structures of Japanese. Emphasis on oral and aural skills. Japanese writing of Hiragana and Katakana is introduced from the beginning to ensure the overall development of language skills. Development of cultural awareness that influences language usage. Prerequisite: JAPN-101 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours each semester.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-201 Intermediate Japanese

Expansion of conversational skills. Development of reading and writing skills in three different characters in Japanese. Application of cultural awareness in Japanese language learning. Prerequisite: JAPN-102 or an equivalent proficiency. 3 hours each semester.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-202 Intermediate Japanese

Expansion of conversational skills. Development of reading and writing skills in three different characters in Japanese. Application of cultural awareness in Japanese language learning. Prerequisite: JAPN-201 or an equivalent proficiency. 3 hours each semester.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-255 Special Topics

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Credits: 1.00

JAPN-295 IS: Independent Study

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Credits: 1.00

JAPN-301 Communicating in Japanese

Development of communicative competence in Japanese with emphasis on conversational skills. Reading and writing skills will also be practiced to expand vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Application of cultural awareness in various communication situations. Prerequisite: JAPN-202 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-302 Communicating in Japanese

Development of communicative competence in Japanese with emphasis on conversational skills. Reading and writing skills will also be practiced to expand vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Application of cultural awareness in various communication situations. Prerequisite: JAPN-202 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-307 Readings Contemporary Japanese Writers

Study of short stories and essays written by major writers in Japan. Reading materials are utilized for vocabulary expansion, Kanji recognition and writing in order to achieve better understanding of content by grasping cultural meanings. Prerequisites: JAPN-202 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours. Meets Humanities core requirement. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-315 Grammar and Composition

Extensive review of grammatical concepts and practice of written idiom through reading, writing, and discussing short stories, newspapers, films, and magazine articles. Development of vocabulary and grammatical constructions through composition with analysis and corrections of student's errors in class. Prerequisite: JAPN-202 or equivalent proficiency. 3 hours. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-355 Special Topics

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Credits: 1.00

JAPN-395 Independent Study

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Credits: 1.00

JAPN-401 Topics in Contemporary Literature

Study of Japanese culture through selected topics in contemporary literature. Topics include various human relationships in Japan, love and death, aesthetic attitudes, attitudes toward religion. Extensive analysis of these topics by understanding Japanese cultural values, beliefs, norms and behavioral patterns. Taught in Japanese. Prerequisite: Two 300 level JAPN courses. Meets Humanities core requirement. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-402 Selected Issues in Japanese Press

The course provides the opportunity to enhance Japanese reading skills and acquisition of cultural knowledge through newspaper and magazine article reading. Supplementary materials are brought in to broaden the student's understanding of the Japanese language, people and culture. Prerequisite: JAPN-302. Taught in Japanese. 3 hours. Offered intermittently.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-455 Special Topics

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Credits: 1.00

JAPN-475 Internship

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Credits: 1.00

JAPN-485 Seminar in Japanese Studies

An in-depth study of various cultural issues as reflected in the literature, art, history and politics of Japan. Topics include: survey of Japanese literature in historical context; gender and society; politics and culture. Taught in Japanese. 3 hours. Prerequisite: One upper division course in JAPN. May be taken more than once for credit.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-490 Senior Capstone

This capstone course is required of all Japanese majors. Seniors will conduct extensive projects, exploring social, cultural, linguistic or literary issues under the supervision of faculty. Emphasis will be placed on acquisition of translation techniques and critical analysis of various written materials. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Japanese, study abroad in Japan, and consent of instructor. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00

JAPN-495 Research

Research
Credits: 1.00