Japanese (JAPN)
JAPN 100 Japanese Language and Culture On-Site 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
An introduction to Japanese and Japanese-speaking culture in conjunction with study abroad for students with little or no previous language study. Note: Permission of instructor required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I 3 Hours
Introduction to pronunciation, grammar, and basic functional vocabulary of modern Japanese. Includes aspects of contemporary Japanese culture.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024
JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II 3 Hours
Continuation of Japanese 101 using Hiragana and Katakana writing systems, grammar, and basic additional vocabulary of modern Japanese. Includes aspects of contemporary Japanese culture. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): (JAPN 101 or LPROF: JAPANESE Composite with a score of 2 or High School 2 years Japanese)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024
JAPN 115 Introduction to Japanese Culture 3 Hours
Survey of the contemporary culture of Japan, with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political structures, and achievements of the Japanese-speaking people. Taught in English; only taught abroad.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2023
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I 3 Hours
Expansion of communication skills in increasingly complex and varied situations. Emphasis on conversational speaking, presentational writing and speaking, and understanding culturally specific texts and media. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II 3 Hours
Continued expansion of interpersonal communication skills at the intermediate level. Emphasis on increasing comprehension, the building of vocabulary, and on presentation modes of speaking and writing. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 201
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
JAPN 210 Intermediate Japanese Conversation Abroad 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Course designed to develop the vocabulary and communication skills of a student with one year of college Japanese or equivalent with emphasis on contact with Japanese native speakers. Taught in Japanese. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2023; summer 2024
JAPN 211 Intermediate Japanese Culture Abroad 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Course designed to develop an appreciation for different aspects of Japan and its people and culture, for a student with one year of college Japanese or equivalent. Taught in Japanese. Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102
Recent Term(s) Offered: None