Eighteen credit hours in courses numbered above 200. Of these, six credit hours are selected from Japanese language courses at the 201 level or above, with the remaining 12 credit hours of courses selected from 301, 302, 320, 339, *411 and HIST 384. In addition, the 18 credit hours may include 3 credit hours of independent study with Japanese studies faculty on a Japan-related topic under JAPN 497.
Courses
JAPN 101. Elementary Japanese I. (3)
Foundation course for all beginning students, with instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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JAPN 102. Elementary Japanese II. (3)
Second half of foundation course 101.
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JAPN 111. Beginning Japanese I. (6)
Beginning Japanese I develops students' language skills to communicate in simple daily situations. Through various cultural topics related to Japan, students will gain a basic understanding of Japanese culture and learn to interact in Japanese. Credit not allowed for both JAPN 101 and JAPN 111.
JAPN 112. Beginning Japanese II. (6)
Beginning Japanese II immediately follows Beginning Japanese I, continuing to develop skills in communicating in daily situations and knowledge of Japanese culture. Students may not receive credit for both JAPN 102 and JAPN 112.
Prerequisite: 111
JAPN 201. Intermediate Japanese I. (3)
Continues development of four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the third semester level.
Prerequisite: 112.
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JAPN 202. Intermediate Japanese II. (3)
Continuation of 201.
Prerequisite: 201.
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JAPN 301. Advanced Japanese I. (3)
Continues development of four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at fifth semester level, introducing more complex grammar and spoken and written communicative tasks.
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JAPN 302. Advanced Japanese II. (3)
Continuation of 301.
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JAPN 320. Japanese Society. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
This class provides a multidisciplinary introduction to various topics related to contemporary Japan, with an emphasis on the anthropology and sociology of Japanese society.
JAPN 339. Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation. (3, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 339)
Study of individual authors, genres and/or periods of Japanese literature and culture in translation.
JAPN 341. Introduction to Premodern Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation. (3)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 341)
An introduction to Japanese literature and culture from the 8th to the 19th century, this course focuses on major literary works and performance genres in their historical context.
JAPN 342. Introduction to Modern Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation. (3)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 342)
This course is an introductory exploration of the literature and culture of modern Japan, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Students will critically read a selection of modern prose narratives and poetry.
JAPN 345. The Supernatural in Japanese Fiction, Folklore and Drama. (3)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 345)
Survey of Japanese mythology, folklore, drama and fiction from 1000 CE to the present with a focus on the cultural significance of ghosts, monsters, spirit possession and otherworldly encounters.
JAPN 370. Topics in Japanese Culture through Film. (3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
This course explores topics in Japanese culture and society through screenings and discussions of films, alongside a history of the medium of Japanese cinema and its place in modern Japan.
JAPN 401. Advanced Reading and Discussion in Japanese I. (3)
An advanced Japanese reading course for students who have completed six semesters or the equivalent of Japanese study.
Prerequisite: 302.
JAPN 402. Advanced Reading and Discussion in Japanese II. (3)
This is an advanced Japanese course for students who have completed six semesters of Japanese study. The focus is on developing the skills necessary to read and discuss authentic texts from contemporary Japan.
Prerequisite: 302.
JAPN *411. Topics in Japanese Culture. (3, no limit Δ)
Explorations of a variety of topics in Japanese language, literature, arts and social sciences.
JAPN 497. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
