Japanese (JAPN)

JAPN 10103. Elementary Japanese I. 3 Hours.

Designed for true beginners of Japanese, this course aims to introduce general concepts of the Japanese language: the writing system, basic conversational expressions, vocabulary, and sentence patterns. (Typically offered: Fall)

JAPN 10203. Elementary Japanese II. 3 Hours.

Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability. (Typically offered: Spring)

JAPN 11106. Intensive Elementary Japanese. 6 Hours.

Equivalent to JAPN 10103 and JAPN 10203. Intended for true beginners of Japanese who have never learned or spoken the language before. Emphasis on all skill areas: correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, speaking ability, reading, and writing. Focuses on developing the students' command of Japanese sentence patterns and vocabulary. (Typically offered: Spring)

JAPN 20103. Intermediate Japanese I. 3 Hours.

Intermediate courses lead to greater facility in spoken language and to more advanced reading skills. (Typically offered: Fall)

JAPN 20203. Intermediate Japanese II. 3 Hours.

Continued development of basic reading comprehension and writing skills and intensive development of reading skills. Prerequisite: JAPN 20103 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Spring)

JAPN 202H3. Honors Intermediate Japanese II. 3 Hours.

Continued development of basic reading comprehension and writing skills and intensive development of reading skills. Prerequisite: Honors standing and JAPN 20103, or equivalent. (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to JAPN 20203.

JAPN 21106. Intensive Intermediate Japanese. 6 Hours.

Equivalent to JAPN 20103 and JAPN 20203. Emphasizes intensive oral/aural drills and reading/speaking exercises and intensive grammar drills. Prerequisite: JAPN 10203 or JAPN 11106 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular)

JAPN 30303. Advanced Japanese Conversation. 3 Hours.

Conversational practice for advanced learners of Japanese. Designed primarily for students who intend to use Japanese in business and other formal settings. Honorific and humble expressions will be emphasized. Prerequisite: JAPN 31106 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Spring)

JAPN 303H3. Honors Advanced Japanese Conversation. 3 Hours.

Conversational practice for advanced learners of Japanese. Designed primarily for students who intend to use Japanese in business and other formal settings. Honorific and humble expressions will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Honors standing and JAPN 20203. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to JAPN 30303.

JAPN 31106. Intensive Advanced Japanese. 6 Hours.

This course aims to improve students' Japanese proficiency further in all skill areas through intensive practice. Prerequisite: JAPN 20203 or JAPN 21106 or equivalent Japanese proficiency. (Typically offered: Fall)

JAPN 311H6. Honors Intensive Advanced Japanese. 6 Hours.

This course aims to improve students' Japanese proficiency further in all skill areas through intensive practice. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (JAPN 20203 or JAPN 21106 or equivalent Japanese proficiency). (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to JAPN 31106.

JAPN 39803. Special Studies. 3 Hours.

May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

JAPN 40303. Oral Communication & Composition in Japanese. 3 Hours.

Designed to strengthen Japanese language skills in oral communication and writing. Consists of conversational activities, presentations and debates, and composition in settings such as business, school, and everyday life. Prerequisite: JAPN 31106 or equivalent Japanese proficiency. (Typically offered: Fall)

JAPN 403H3. Honors Oral Communication & Composition in Japanese. 3 Hours.

Designed to strengthen Japanese language skills in oral communication and writing. Consists of conversational activities, presentations and debates, and composition in settings such as business, school, and everyday life. Prerequisite: JAPN 31106 or equivalent Japanese proficiency. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to JAPN 40303.

JAPN 43103. Language and Society of Japan. 3 Hours.

The primary objective of this course is to investigate the way the Japanese language reflects the beliefs and custom of the Japanese people as a social group. For comparison purposes, this course makes reference to studies in American language and culture. Proficiency in Japanese not required. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall)

JAPN 43303. Professional Japanese I: Business Writing. 3 Hours.

This course aims to familiarize the students with formats, vocabulary, and expressions in Japanese business correspondence. Emphasizes career-ready Japanese language proficiency. Prerequisite: JAPN 31106 or equivalent Japanese proficiency. (Typically offered: Spring)

JAPN 433H3. Honors Business Writing in Japanese. 3 Hours.

This course aims to familiarize the students with formats, vocabulary, and situationally specific expressions in Japanese business correspondence. Prerequisite: JAPN 20203 or equivalent Japanese proficiency. (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to JAPN 43303.

JAPN 43403. Professional Japanese II: Translation. 3 Hours.

Continuation of Professional Japanese I. Emphasizes translation, career-ready Japanese language proficiency, and further advancement of Japanese language proficiency in all skill areas. Completion of a professional translation project based on contemporary material is required. Prerequisite: JAPN 43303 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Fall)

JAPN 434H3. Honors Professional Japanese II: Translation. 3 Hours.

Continuation of Professional Japanese I. Emphasizes translation, career-ready Japanese language proficiency, and further advancement of Japanese language proficiency in all skill areas. Completion of a professional translation project based on contemporary material is required. Prerequisite: JAPN 43303 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to JAPN 43403.