Japanese Course Descriptions
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Course Schedule 2023-2024
Course Descriptions
BASIC COURSES
Introduces fundamentals of pronunciation, vocabulary building, practice in understanding and speaking phrases, reading, and writing. Also includes cultural material.
Includes fundamentals of pronunciation, vocabulary building, practice in understanding and speaking phrases, reading, and writing. Draws examples from Japanese culture, politics and society. Prerequisite: JAPN 112 or equivalent.
The course may deal with one of the following topics in Japanese language as announced by the instructor: (a) continuing intermediate Japanese grammar; (b) Japanese business terminology; (c) intermediate Japanese readings; (d) other topics as approved by the department. Repeatable for credit provided the topic is different. Prerequisite: JAPN 223, or instructor's consent.
Develops oral fluency. Pre- or corequisite: JAPN 112.
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES
Topic announced by instructor. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
Designed to help students improve mid-to-high-level Japanese grammar to prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam with a focus on grammar and reading, as well as study in the areas of listening comprehension, vocabulary and kanji. Readings cover topics related to Japanese culture and daily life in Japan. Students also learn test-taking skills and complete sample tests to familiarize themselves with the exam. Students are given a pretest to determine the appropriate level of study. Course includes diversity content. Prerequisite(s): JAPN 111 and JAPN 112. Pre- or corequisite(s): JAPN 223.
Analyzes the cultural and historical significance of animation and manga (Japanese comics) in Japan. Students will explore not only the influences of Japanese culture on these forms of media, but also the influences that manga and anime have had on Western media. Students will learn to recognize themes and genre traditions and how those vary from other forms of Japanese media, as well as about their history.
Develops oral fluency through listening, vocabulary building, culturally appropriate communication strategies, and pronunciation. Course includes diversity content. Prerequisite: JAPN 225 or JAPN 315 or instructor's consent.
An interdisciplinary travel seminar that allows a student to gain credit for the study of one of the following: culture, art, literature, architecture, politics, society, science and economics, while visiting historic places of interest. Prerequisite: departmental consent.
Transfer of credit for advanced level study in Japanese language and culture from sister institution in Japan through study abroad.
Textbooks
The Japan Times, GENKI I, Revised 3rd edition. ISBN 978-4-7890-1730-5
The Japan Times, GENKI I: Workbook, 3rd edition. ISBN 978-4-7890-1731-2
JAPN 112:
The Japan Times, GENKI I, Revised 3rd edition. (L6~L10)
The Japan Times, GENKI I: Workbook, 3rd edition. (L6~L10)
Bonjinsha, Basic Kanji Book Vol 1: 4th edition, 1997. (L1~7) ISBN 4-89358-091-4
JAPN 223:
The Japan Times, GENKI I & II, Revised 2nd Edi. (L11~L14) ISBN 978-4-7890-1443-4
The Japan Times, GENKI I & II: Workbook, 2nd edition. (L11~L14)
Bonjinsha, Basic Kanji Book Vol 1: 4th edition, 1997. (L8~11) ISBN 4-89358-091-4
JAPN 224:
The Japan Times, GENKI II, Revised 2nd edition. (L15~L19)
The Japan Times, GENKI II: Workbook, 2nd edition. (L15~L19)
Bonjinsha, Basic Kanji Book Vol 1: 4th edition, 1997.
JAPN 225:
The Japan Foundation, Marugoto Shokyu 2.
Let’s learn Japanese picture dictionary ISBN0-07-140827-4
JAPN 325:
Marugoto Pre-Intermediate(A2/B1) ISBN 978-4-384-05758-4 C0081
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