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Japanese Studies

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

Course Description

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.

Distribution Area

Language

Credits

1 course

Course Description

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.

Distribution Area

Language

Prerequisites

JAPN 151 or qualifying score on the placement test

Credits

1 course

Course Description

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

Credits

1 course

Course Description

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

Distribution Area

Language

Prerequisites

JAPN 152 or qualifying score on the placement test

Credits

1 course

Course Description

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

Distribution Area

Language

Prerequisites

JAPN 251 or qualifying score on the placement test

Credits

1 course

Course Description

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.

Distribution Area

Language

Credits

1 course

Course Description

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

Distribution Area

Language

Prerequisites

JAPN 252 or qualifying score on the placement test

Credits

1 course

Course Description

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

Distribution Area

Language

Credits

1/2-1 course