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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