Japanese JPNS

JPNS 205 207 301 303 309 311 313 317 331 333 341 441 451 461

Instruction offered by the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Culture in the Faculty of Arts. Students are encouraged to consult the Department website () for more details on course descriptions and titles of decimalized courses.

Note: Japanese 317 is given in English and no knowledge of Japanese is required.

Note: All university level prerequisites for Japanese language courses must be met with a grade of "C-" or better.

Junior Courses

Japanese 205

Beginners' Japanese I

Basic concepts of modern Japanese. Reading and writing of characters, essentials of grammar, basic vocabulary, and oral drills on normal speech patterns.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-1)
Notes: Not open to students with Japanese 30.

Japanese 207

Beginners' Japanese II

Continuation of Japanese 205.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(4-1)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 30 or Japanese 205.

Senior Courses

Japanese 301

Continuing Japanese I

Further acquisition of Japanese characters, and the development of conversational skills through reading and discussion of selected Japanese texts. Structural analysis of normal speech patterns. Preparation of written assignments. A continuation of Japanese 207.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 207.

Japanese 303

Continuing Japanese II

Continuation of Japanese 301.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 301.

Japanese 309

Japanese Culture in an Immersion Setting

Introduction to contemporary Japanese culture through research projects and life experience. This course is given during Spring/Summer Intersession in Japan.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 207 or equivalent and consent of the Department.

Japanese 311

Japanese Language in an Immersion Setting I

Stresses oral skills and cultural understanding in an immersion setting. While the focus will be on speaking and aural comprehension, reading and writing will also be introduced. This course is given during Spring/Summer Intersession in Japan.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 207.
Corequisite(s): Japanese 309.

Japanese 313

Japanese Language in an Immersion Setting II

A continuation of Japanese 311. This course is given during Spring/Summer Intersession in Japan.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 311.

Japanese 317

Topics in Japanese Civilization

Distinctive features of Japanese civilization within the Asian context.

317.01. Japanese Civilization

317.02. Japanese Cultural History Through Film

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: This course is given in English; no knowledge of Japanese is required. This course may be repeated for credit where the course content is different, as indicated by a different decimal number for the course. May be repeated for a maximum credit of 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent).

Japanese 331

Intermediate Japanese I

An intermediate course giving emphasis to both writing and oral skills. Some of the more difficult aspects of modern Japanese grammar will be studied.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 303.

Japanese 333

Intermediate Japanese II

A continuation of Japanese 331.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 331.

Japanese 341

Introduction to Japanese Literature

Reading and discussion of selected works of modern Japanese literature.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 303.

Japanese 441

Advanced Conversational Japanese

Intensive development of aural and oral skills in Japanese through discussion of selected topics using a variety of authentic media. The focus will be on developing conversational abilities and vocabulary.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 331.

Japanese 451

Japanese Through Texts

Language practice and cultural analysis through the study of contemporary Japanese texts. Authentic material will be selected from documents and textbooks. Students will be able to improve their reading skills while enhancing their knowledge of Japanese culture.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 331.

Japanese 461

Japanese-Chinese Cultural Relations

Discussion of cultural relations and influences between Japan and China. Topics may include cultural identities and cross-influences, literary and artistic traditions, writing systems, and will be listed in the Schedule of Classes.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 303 or higher (excluding Japanese 317).
Notes: Knowledge of the other language would be beneficial.
Also known as: (Chinese 461)

六九色堂

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