Japanese Syllabi

101, 102 Introduction to the Japanese Language (3:3:0), (3:3:0) Must be taken in sequence. Includes basic grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, and reading and writing.

109 Intensive Japanese I (6:6:0) Equivalent to JAPA 101, 102 taught in a single semester. Recommended for students who desire intensive introduction to Japanese. May not be taken for credit in combination with JAPA 101 or 102.

110 Elementary Japanese (6:6:1) Introduces elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Lab work required.

201 Intermediate Japanese I (3:3:0) Prerequisite: JAPA 102 or equivalent. Further development of skills acquired in JAPA 101 and 102, including grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Use of written language (katakana, hiragana, and kanji) emphasized. Lab work required. JAPA 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence.

202 Intermediate Japanese II (3:3:0) Prerequisite: JAPA 201 or equivalent. Continuation of JAPA 201.

209 Intensive Japanese II (6:6:0) Prerequisite: JAPA 102 or 109, or equivalent. Equivalent to JAPA 201, 202 taught in a single semester. May not be taken for credit in combination with JAPA 201 or 202.

320 Japanese Cinema (3:3:0) Comprehensive analysis of Japanese cinema based on cross-cultural perspectives and cultural criticism. Major developments and trends as viewed in selected Japanese films with emphasis on post war and contemporary eras. Course work in English. Knowledge of Japanese history, communication, and cultural studies or film and media studies helpful.

330 Advanced Reading and Speaking I (3:3:0) Prerequisite: JAPA 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. Courses must be taken in sequence. Designed for students to develop conversational proficiency and reading skills. Students work toward a mastery of linguistic and sociolinguistic rules by incorporating reading and speaking abilities through class discussions, reports, and presentations.

331 Advanced Reading and Speaking II (3:3:0) Prerequisites: JAPA 202, 330, and appropriate placement score; or permission of instructor. Courses must be taken in sequence. Designed for students to develop conversational proficiency and reading skills. Students continue to develop mastery of linguistic and sociolinguistic rules by incorporating reading and speaking abilities through class discussions, reports and presentations.

440 Integrated Study of Japanese Language and Society I (3:3:0) Prerequisites: JAPA 331, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. Integrated approach to study of Japanese language and society through grammar review, vocabulary and kanji development, intensive practice in spoken and written Japanese, and sociological and cultural readings and analysis. Includes class discussion, oral and written reports, and out-of-class direct interactions with native speakers.

441 Integrated Study of Japanese Language and Society II (3:3:0) Prerequisites: JAPA 440, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. Sequel to JAPA 440. Integrated approach to study of Japanese language and society through grammar review, vocabulary and kanji development, intensive practice in spoken and written Japanese, and sociological and cultural readings and analysis. Includes class discussion, oral and written reports, and out-of-class direct interactions with native speakers. More emphasis on actual use of Japanese language.