JAPN - Japanese (JAPN)
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I
Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
(JAPN 1411) Beginning Japanese I. Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice; preparation for conversation; part of class preparation to be done in the language laboratory.
JAPN 102 Beginning Japanese II
Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
(JAPN 1412) Beginning Japanese II. Continuation of JAPN 101; part of class preparation to be done in the language laboratory.
Prerequisite: JAPN 101.
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I
Credits 4. 4 Lecture Hours.
Readings of average difficulty; review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition.
Prerequisite: JAPN 102.
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II
Credits 4. 4 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of JAPN 201 with more advanced material.
Prerequisite: JAPN 201.
JAPN 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Japanese, selected for each student individually; written or oral reports.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Director of AALO.
JAPN 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Japanese studies. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
JAPN 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research in Japanese studies conducted under the direction of faculty member approved by the Director of AALO. May be taken 2 times for credit.
Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
JAPN 301 Upper Level Japanese I
Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Reading and listening practice using authentic and near-authentic materials; conversation practice in different levels of formality; composition and grammar; conducted in Japanese.
Prerequisite: JAPN 202.
JAPN 302 Upper Level Japanese II
Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of JAPN 301 with more advanced material.
Prerequisite: JAPN 301.
JAPN 325 Japanese Language and Culture through Manga
Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of Japanese and Asian visual, linguistic, and cultural traditions, with emphasis on genre of Manga.
Prerequisite: JAPN 202.
JAPN 401 Advanced Japanese I
Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Readings with selected grammar and kanji lessons; focus on Japanese traditional and popular culture, religion, and history; taught in Japanese.
Prerequisite: JAPN 302 or equivalent.
JAPN 402 Advanced Japanese II
Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Readings with selected grammar and kanji lessons; focus on Japanese private and business life, education, politics, and contemporary culture; taught in Japanese.
Prerequisite: JAPN 302 or equivalent.
JAPN 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects selected for each student individually; written or oral reports.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Director of AALO.
JAPN 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Japanese studies. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
JAPN 491 Research
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research in Japanese studies conducted under the direction of faculty member approved by the Director of AALO. May be taken 2 times for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.