Eighteen credit hours in courses numbered above 200. Of these, six credit hours are selected from Japanese language courses at the 2110 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 1130 [111]. Japanese Intensive I [Beginning Japanese I]. (6)
First semester of a two-semester sequence in first year Japanese. This course focuses on the basics of the Japanese language with a balanced approach to the development of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is designed to teach students to communicate with Japanese socially and culturally appropriate manners to survive daily life. Basic reading and writing will be also covered in the cultural context. The course follows ACTFL guidelines, integrating the 5 Cs: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities, to offer the student a well-rounded classroom experience. Students will attain ACTFL novice-high level in four skills.
Credit for both this course and JAPN 1110 may not be applied toward a degree program.
JAPN 1135 [112]. Japanese Intensive II [Beginning Japanese II]. (6)
Second semester of a two-semester sequence in first year Japanese. This course continues with the basics of the Japanese language with a balanced approach to the development of the four skills; speaking, listening, writing and reading, and cultural enhancement. The course is designed to expand vocabulary, grammar and 145 Kanji to deal with daily activities. This class will be taught by having students interact and perform with each other in addition to the lectures to be given by the instructor in culturally as well as grammatically appropriate manners. Students will attain ACTFL novice-high level in four skills.
Credit for both this course and JAPN 1120 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Prerequisite: 1130.
JAPN 2110 [201]. Japanese III [Intermediate Japanese I]. (3)
This course is designed for students who have completed 12 credit hours or the equivalent of Japanese study. This course continues to expand vocabulary, grammar and 209 Kanji to deal with daily activities. Its objective is to teach students to communicate in a meaningful way using all four language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Students will be able to manage not-complicated daily situation. Students will attain ACTFL intermediate-low level in four skills.
Prerequisite: 1135.
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JAPN 2120 [202]. Japanese IV [Intermediate Japanese II]. (3)
This course is designed for students who have completed 15 credit hours or the equivalent of Japanese study. This course continues to expand vocabulary, grammar and 271 Kanji to deal with not-complicated daily situation with ease. Also students acquire a competence for Japanese pragmatic usage. This course follows ACTFL language guidelines, integrating the five C’s: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities, to offer the student a well-rounded classroom experience. Students will attain ACTFL intermediate-mid level in four skills.
Prerequisite: 2110.
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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, may be repeated once 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, may be repeated twice 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.
