Courses

Japanese Studies Program Outcomes

1. Describe cultural practices and language of Japan.
2. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills by examining the linguistic behaviors of the Japanese language and exploring societal norms and issues presented in class texts.
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Japanese, including the four writing scripts (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and Romaji), clear pronunciation of each character, good grasp of grammatical structures/functions, and different levels of formality valued in Japanese culture.
4. Demonstrate knowledge in Japanese aesthetics, economies, geographies, governments, histories, religions, and science and technologies.
5. Identify and describe the interconnectedness of all humanity through the study of Japan and Asia.

Course Catalog

Courses in Japanese Studies

Elementary Japanese I

Introduction to the Japanese language with emphasis on development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. JAPN 151 is open only to beginners in Japanese or those with two years or less of high school Japanese.

Elementary Japanese II

A continuation of the study of JAPN 151. Open to students who have successfully completed Japanese I or who are placed into this level by test results. Prerequisite: JAPN 151 or qualifying score on the placement test.

First-Year Seminar

A seminar focused on a theme related to Japanese Studies. Open only to first-year students.

Intermediate Japanese I

Further study of Japanese language and practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Prerequisite: JAPN 152 or qualifying score on the placement test.

Intermediate Japanese II

A continuation of JAPN 251. Prerequisite: JAPN 251 or qualifying score on the placement test.

Advanced Japanese I

Readings and discussion of advanced Japanese materials. Exercise in speaking the language and in writing compositions. Prerequisite: JAPN 252 or qualifying score on the placement test.

Advanced Japanese II

Further study of the Japanese language. Prerequisite: JAPN 252 or qualifying score on the placement test.

Advanced Readings and Projects in Japanese

Open to advanced students in Japanese. May be repeated for credit.