For students with no previous Japanese. Conversational Japanese using oral techniques with reading and writing skills. Stresses comprehension, structure, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
Conversational Japanese using oral techniques with reading and writing drills. Stresses comprehension, structure, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
Become familiar with the culture and society of Japan with special emphasis on contemporary Japanese issues. Conducted in English.
Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural interest. Conducted in Japanese.
Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary. Conducted in Japanese.
Students increase knowledge of Japanese language structure and grammar, build vocabulary, and become familiar with major events, figures, and literature of Japanese history from ancient through Heian period (774-1185).
In this class, students will discuss various topics in Japanese to gain the extended vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Students will increase knowledge of Japanese language structure through the speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. Conducted in Japanese.
Develop oral proficiency in Japanese by practicing intermediate-high and advanced linguistic functions, speaking on a variety of topics. This course prepares students for Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI).
Investigate the Japanese language in its relation to contemporary Japanese society and culture. Students will broaden their understanding of the Japanese language and master its contextually appropriate use for a broad variety of social circumstances and interactions.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Read and analyze Japanese literature; situate literature in cultural, intellectual and historical contexts; become familiar with primary sources, acquire skills to conduct research and write compositions in Japanese.