Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of World Languages and Cultures

JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I

For students with no previous Japanese. Conversational Japanese using oral techniques with reading and writing skills. Stresses comprehension, structure, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
5

JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II

Conversational Japanese using oral techniques with reading and writing drills. Stresses comprehension, structure, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
5

Prerequisites

JAPN 101 with a minimum grade of D-

JAPN 116 Contemporary Japan

Become familiar with the culture and society of Japan with special emphasis on contemporary Japanese issues. Conducted in English.
3

JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I

Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural interest. Conducted in Japanese.
3

Prerequisites

JAPN 102 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II

Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary. Conducted in Japanese.
3

Prerequisites

JAPN 201 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

JAPN 301 Japan and the Japanese I

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).
3

Prerequisites

JAPN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

JAPN 302 Japan and the Japanese II

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.
3

Prerequisites

JAPN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

JAPN 407 Japanese for Oral Proficiency

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).
3

Prerequisites

JAPN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

JAPN 412 Japanese Language and Society

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.
3

JAPN 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

JAPN 450 Japanese Literature

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.
3

Prerequisites

JAPN 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours