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 4070 Japanese Translation

[3 credit hours]

Practice in translation of texts from Japanese into English and English into Japanese. Subject matter area will include commerce, natural, physical and social sciences, and the humanities.

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