JAPN 1080 Japanese Culture And Commerce

[3 credit hours]

Study of Japanese culture and society with emphasis on business and economics. Taught in English. (not for major credit).

Term Offered: Summer

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

JAPN 1090 Introduction To Japanese Culture

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to principal social, artistic and literary aspects of modern Japanese culture. Taught in English. (Not for major credit.)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

JAPN 1110 Elementary Japanese I

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Japanese language and culture through aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

JAPN 1120 Elementary Japanese II

[4 credit hours]

An introduction to Japanese language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: JAPN 1110 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 1120

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

JAPN 2140 Intermediate Japanese I

[3 credit hours]

Further practice of the four language skills with grammar review and readings of a literary-cultural nature. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: JAPN 1120 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 2140

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

JAPN 2150 Intermediate Japanese II

[3 credit hours]

Further practice of the four language skills with grammar review and readings of a literary-cultural nature. Laboratory practice required. (not for major credit)

Prerequisites: JAPN 2140 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 2150

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

JAPN 2190 Study Abroad

[1-3 credit hours]

The course permits beginning students of Japanese to spend time in a country where Japanese is spoken. Credit awarded in accordance with established departmental procedures.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

JAPN 3010 Conversation And Composition I

[3 credit hours]

Work on advanced aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts dealing with contemporary issues relating to Japan. Laboratory practice required.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2150 with a minimum grade of D- or Japanese Language Placement with a score of 3000

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 3020 Conversation And Composition II

[3 credit hours]

Further work on advanced aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills through intensive work with authentic texts dealing with contemporary issues relating to Japan. Laboratory practice required. A writing-intensive course.

Prerequisites: JAPN 3010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

JAPN 3170 Business Japanese

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to the language and practices of Japanese business and commerce.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

JAPN 3410 Survey Of Japanese Civilization I

[3 credit hours]

A study of different aspects of Japanese culture and civilization such as fine arts, history, science and philosophy.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2150 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 3980 Special Topics in Japanese Studies

[0-6 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Japanese language, literature, or culture. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

JAPN 4010 Japanese Syntax And Stylistics I

[3 credit hours]

A review of Japanese stylistic structures through the analysis of texts and written and oral exercises in Japanese.

Prerequisites: JAPN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 4020 Japanese Syntax And Stylistics II

[4 credit hours]

Further review of Japanese stylistic structures through the analysis of texts and written and oral exercises in Japanese. The course includes an introduction to Japanese calligraphy. A writing-intensive course.

Prerequisites: JAPN 4010 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

JAPN 4050 Advanced Conversation I

[3 credit hours]

Practice in speaking idiomatic Japanese.

Term Offered: Fall

JAPN 4060 Advanced Conversation II

[3 credit hours]

Continued practice in speaking idiomatic Japanese.

Term Offered: Spring

JAPN 4190 Study Abroad

[1-12 credit hours]

The course permits the student minoring in Japanese to spend time in a country where Japanese is spoken. Credit awarded in accordance with established departmental procedures.

Prerequisites: JAPN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

JAPN 4940 Internship in Japanese

[0-12 credit hours]

Educational work experience, using Japanese, in a pre-approved professional field.

JAPN 4980 Special Topics In Japanese Studies

[1-3 credit hours]

Study of a selected topic in Japanese language, literature, or culture. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

JAPN 4990 Independent Study In Japanese

[1-3 credit hours]

Independent research on special topics. May be repeated once for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall