Course Descriptions

 
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I (4)
Fall: All Years        Summer: On Demand
Introduction to Japanese language and culture. Emphasis placed on the spoken language and reading the Japanese alphabet.


JAPN 102 Beginning Japanese II (4)
Spring: All Years       
Introduction to Japanese language and culture. Emphasis placed on the spoken language and reading the Japanese alphabet.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 101 

JAPN 142 Introduction to Japanese Culture [  7I  7 ] (3)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
An introduction to the major aspects of Japanese culture. Topics include arts, education, family, geography, history, language, literature, philosophy, religion and daily life. Focuses on the distinctive characteristics of Japanese culture in comparison with the Western culture. Lectures, films and discussions in English.


JAPN 190 Topics in Japanese Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Topics in Japanese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary.


JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I (4)
Fall: All Years       
The development of academic learning skills of writing and reading, in addition to the sophistication of personal communication skills is expected. In principle, instruction is done in Japanese. English written articles as well as video programs are in use for the enrichment of cultural understanding.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 102 

JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II (4)
Spring: All Years       
The development of academic learning skills of writing and reading, in addition to the sophistication of personal communication skills is expected. In principle, instruction is done in Japanese. English written articles as well as video programs are in use for the enrichment of cultural understanding.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 201 

JAPN 290 Topics in Japanese Language, Literature, and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Topics in Japanese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary.


JAPN 297 Independent Study in Japanese - Intermediate Level (1-2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Selected project agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Approval by department chair upon presentation of proposal.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 201 

JAPN 301 Advanced Japanese Grammar (4)
Fall: All Years       
Intensive study and practice of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and writing.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 202 

JAPN 302 Japanese Conversation and Composition (4)
Spring: All Years       
Intensive practice in conversation, composition and stylistics for the development of both oral and written proficiency. Includes extensive reading of graded and culturally authentic materials.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 301 

JAPN 385 Hiroshima Peace Studies Tour [  8 ] (3)
Spring: Even Years       
This course is planned around a one week trip to Hiroshima, Japan. Topics will include: the science of radiation and nuclear weapons; the experiences of those who lived through the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; how these experiences are relevant to the rest of humanity; and Japanese history, language and culture. Students will pursue individual projects, and perform field work assignments in Hiroshima. Same as PHYS 385.


JAPN 390 Topics in Japanese Language, Literature and Culture (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
Topics in Japanese language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 202 

JAPN 397 Independent Study in Japanese: Advanced Level I (1-2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
A selected project as agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a total of four credits. Requires approval by department chair.
Prerequisite:  JAPN 202