Japanese
JAPN 100 - Beginner Japanese Language and Culture I
4.00 credits
(4,0.75,1)
15 wks
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to modern Japanese through the study of vocabulary, grammar and culture. The beginning of the course will be devoted to learning the Japanese writing systems (hiragana and katakana). 40 to 50 kanji (Chinese characters) will also be taught. Students will develop basic language skills in a socio-culturally functional way.
Notes:
- JAPN 100 is an approved Culture and Creative course for Cap Core requirements.
- This is not a course for students with training or background in Japanese.
JAPN 101 - Beginner Japanese Language and Culture II
4.00 credits
(4,0.75,1)
15 wks
This course is a continuation of JAPN 100 and must be taken in order to complete First Year level of Japanese. Students will learn more about the structure of modern Japanese and further develop their language skills in a socio-culturally functional way.
Prerequisites: JAPN 100 or Japanese 11
Notes:
- JAPN 101 is an approved Culture and Creative Expression course for Cap Core requirements.
JAPN 200 - Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture I
4.00 credits
(4,0.75,1)
15 wks
This course provides students with further socio-cultural knowledge at an intermediate level of Japanese. Emphasis will be placed on developing a comprehensive knowledge of modern Japanese through authentic materials and will include reading and writing skill development.
Prerequisites: JAPN 101 or Japanese 12
Notes:
- JAPN 200 is an approved Culture and Creative Expression course for Cap Core requirements.
JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture II
4.00 credits
(4,0.75,1)
15 wks
This course continues to develop higher skills at the intermediate level and provides the students with a solid foundation on which to base further study of the language and to develop socio-culturally functional competence.
Prerequisites: JAPN 200
Notes:
- JAPN 201 is an approved Culture and Creative Expression course for Cap Core requirements.
JAPN 315 - Practical Japanese for the Professions I
4.00 credits
(4,0.75,1)
15 wks
This course is a continuation of JAPN 201. Using course texts, as well as modified and actual Japanese texts from media and other sources, students will work on their language skills within real-world professional and business contexts.
Prerequisites: 45 credits of 100-level or higher coursework including JAPN 201
Notes:
- A Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N3 or equivalent knowledge will also satisfy the prerequisite. Students must contact the department.