Japanese
The courses develop listening, speaking, reading,
and
writing skills using the direct method. Grammar points are
explained in English. The student is provided an
opportunity to practice conversation with native speakers
to further improve oral skills. Selected topics are
presented to enhance awareness and understanding of
Japanese culture.
JAPN 101
Elementary Japanese I
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the fundamentals of Japanese,
emphasizing listening and speaking skills. Introduces
reading and writing of Hiragana, Katankana, and
approximately 30 Kanji along with essentials of Japanese
culture and custom.
Fall semester only.
JAPN 102
Elementary Japanese II
3 Semester Hours
A continuation of JAPN 101. Review of Katakana and
approximately 75 new Kanji are introduced. Useful
grammatical patterns emphasizing the use of adjectives
and verb conjugations. Practical patterns such as polite
commands, permissions, prohibitions, and progressive
forms are studied.
Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
JAPN 198
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 199
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 203
Intermediate Japanese I
3 Semester Hours
A course designed to improve oral proficiency as well as
reading and writing skills in Hiragana, Katakana, and
Kanji. Approximately 75 new Kanji are introduced. More
complex grammatical patterns such as potentials, giving
advice, and expressing one’s desires. Increased
knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and
customs.
Fall semester only.
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
JAPN 204
Intermediate Japanese II
3 Semester Hours
A continuation of JAPN 203. A course designed to enable
students to express their ideas effectively through the use
of more complex patterns such as advanced relative
clauses, giving and receiving verbs, and the different
levels of politeness in speech (honorific and humble
expressions). Seventy-five new Kanji are practiced, and
students write short essays on selected topics.
Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: JAPN 203 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
JAPN 298
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 299
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
Faculty:
Kinjo,
Hiromi