Japanese (JAPN)
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JAPN 1100 3 credits
Basic Japanese I
Students who have little or no previous knowledge of Japanese will learn basic communication skills used in a Japanese cultural context. They will develop their ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write Japanese through various communicative tasks.
Level: UG
JAPN 1101 3 credits
Basic Japanese II
Students who have completed Japanese 1100 or an equivalent course will continue learning spoken and written Japanese. They will develop basic oral and written communication skills used in a Japanese cultural context through the study of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and short essay writing.
Level: UG
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 1100 or assessment by instructor.
JAPN 1200 3 credits
Introduction to Contemporary Japanese Society and Culture
Students who have an interest in Japan, but little or no background in Japanese studies, will gain a broad overview of contemporary Japanese society and culture. They will read, watch, listen to, discuss, and write about a variety of materials introducing topics such as Japan's geography, history, customs and events, social structure, religion, family, demographics, regional cultures, minority groups and subcultures, politics, economy, sports, literature and arts. Note: Students may earn credit for only one of JAPN 1200 or LANC 1200, as they are identical courses.
Level: UG
Cross-listing: LANC 1200
JAPN 2200 3 credits
Intermediate Japanese I
Students will build on previously acquired listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They will further develop intercultural communication skills and increase their understanding of modern Japanese culture.
Level: UG
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 1101 or assessment by instructor.
JAPN 2201 3 credits
Intermediate Japanese II
Students will build on previously acquired skills and become more fluent and accurate in speech and listening comprehension. They will develop reading and writing skills while increasing their understanding of modern Japanese society and culture. Students will further develop intercultural communication skills in both social and workplace situations.
Level: UG
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 2200 or assessment by instructor.
JAPN 3300 3 credits
Upper Intermediate Japanese I
Students will develop their proficiency in a variety of contexts with written and spoken Japanese to an upper-intermediate level. They will focus on complex grammatical structures and specialized vocabulary. Students will identify aspects of Japanese culture reflected in the language they learn. They will be introduced to strategies for becoming independent language learners.
Level: UG
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 2201 or assessment by instructor
JAPN 3301 3 credits
Upper Intermediate Japanese II
Students will extend their proficiency in a variety of contexts with written and spoken Japanese at an upper-intermediate level. They will further explore complex grammatical structures, particularly those related to levels of formality, and will focus on expanding specialized vocabulary and analyzing aspects of Japanese culture reflected in the language they learn. Students will be encouraged to use strategies for directing their own learning.
Level: UG
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 3300 or assessment by instructor
JAPN 4400 3 credits
Advanced Japanese I: Conversation
Students will expand their proficiency in a variety of social and academic contexts with spoken Japanese at an advanced level. They will refine their knowledge of Japanese oral communication skills, including complex grammatical structures and specialized vocabulary, as well as analyze aspects of Japanese culture reflected in the language they learn. They will further develop discourse and sociolinguistic competence through a variety of activities using authentic materials in the popular media. Students will also learn how to utilize texts and written work in support of their developing oral skills.
Level: UG
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 3301 or assessment by instructor
JAPN 4410 3 credits
Advanced Japanese for Business
Students will develop their Japanese language skills at an advanced level for careers in business, trade, and commerce. They will learn how to prepare documents of the type commonly used in Japanese business environments. They will also expand their intercultural communication skills in the Japanese business environment and enhance their ability to participate in various business activities in Japanese in a culturally appropriate manner.
Level: UG
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 3301 or assessment by instructor
Attribute: ARTS
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