Japanese
JAPN 111 - Introductory Japanese I
This introductory course is designed to develop basic communicative competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Sociolinguistic characteristics of the Japanese language will be emphasized.
*** Prerequisite: No previous background in Japanese. Refer to the Department of International Languages Section of the Undergraduate Calendar (How to choose a language) for details. ***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of JAPN 111 or JAPN 100.*
JAPN 112 - Introductory Japanese II
A continuation of JAPN 111. This course continues to introduce the basic elements of the language with more kanji characters. Sociolinguistic characteristics will continue to be emphasized.
***Prerequisite: JAPN 111, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both JAPN 112, JAPN 110, or JAPN 102.*
JAPN 211 - Intermediate Japanese I
This course is designed to reinforce the fundamentals of Japanese introduced in 100-level courses. More vocabulary and complex grammar will be introduced to develop communicative competence. The knowledge of kanji characters will be further developed.
***Prerequisite: JAPN 112 or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of JAPN 211, JAPN 200, JAPN 201, or JAPN 210.*
JAPN 212 - Intermediate Japanese II
This course is a continuation of JAPN 211. It introduces more complex grammar structures with an increase of vocabulary and kanji characters. The aim of this course is to develop communicative competence in casual, formal and honorific speech styles.
***Prerequisite: JAPN 211, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of JAPN 212 and JAPN 202.*
JAPN 311 - Advanced Japanese I
A continuation of JAPN 212. This course will further focus on vocabulary development crucial for communicative competence. The primary goal is to solidify the grammar, vocabulary and kanji foundation studied during the previous courses through a variety of cultural contexts,
***Prerequisite: JAPN 212 or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of JAPN 311 or JAPN 300.*
JAPN 312 - Advanced Japanese II
This course places further emphasis on the development of communicative competence through cultural study. Students will not only develop language proficiency, but in using Japanese language will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Japanese culture.
***Prerequisite: JAPN 311 or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of JAPN 312 or JAPN 301.*
JAPN 411 - Introduction to Modern Japanese Literature
This course is designed to strengthen previous knowledge and further develop linguistic knowledge through reading modern Japanese literature, and song lyrics in various genres. Includes discussions, essay-writing and presentations in Japanese.
***Prerequisite: JAPN 312, or permission of the Department Head.***