JAPN 101. FIRST-YEAR JAPANESE I. 5 Credits.

The beginning Japanese sequence of courses, covering grammar, composition, conversation and discussion of cultural topics.

JAPN 102. FIRST-YEAR JAPANESE II. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 101 or equivalent
The beginning Japanese sequence of courses, covering grammar, composition, conversation and discussion of cultural topics.

JAPN 103. FIRST-YEAR JAPANESE III. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 102 or equivalent.
The beginning Japanese sequence of courses, covering grammar, composition, conversation and discussion of cultural topics.

JAPN 199. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 Credits.

JAPN 201. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE AND CULTURE. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 103 or equivalent.
Satisfies: a BACR for humanities and arts.
Students will develop the ability to communicate in Japanese at the intermediate/advanced ACTFL level, both orally and in writing. Students will also broaden their cultural awareness and critical thinking skills as they discuss, read and write about global and local themes depicted in authentic literature, film, art, podcasts and other cultural products. Students will use the Japanese language creatively in daily discussions and also when engaged in presentational, writing and real-world tasks.

JAPN 202. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE AND CULTURE. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 201 or equivalent.
Satisfies: a BACR for humanities and arts.
Students will develop the ability to communicate in Japanese at the intermediate/advanced ACTFL level, both orally and in writing. Students will also broaden their cultural awareness and critical thinking skills as they study, discuss, read and write about global and local themes depicted in authentic literature, film, art, podcasts and other cultural products. Students will use the Japanese language creatively in daily discussions and also when engaged in presentational, writing and real-world.

JAPN 203. INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE AND CULTURE. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 202 or equivalent.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–global studies.
Students will develop the ability to communicate in Japanese at the intermediate/advanced ACTFL level, both orally and in writing. They will also acquire a variety of skills, such as cultural awareness, critical thinking problem solving and collaboration skills as they discuss, read, and write about global issues depicted in authentic cultural products. Students will use the Japanese language creatively in daily discussions and when engaged in presentational, writing, and real-world activities.

JAPN 296. EXPERIMENTAL COURSE. 1-5 Credits.

Experimental.

JAPN 299. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 Credits.

JAPN 305. JAPANESE CONVERSATION. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 201 or permission of the instructor.
Concentrated drill in Japanese conversation discussing such subjects as the culture, civilization and current events of Japan.

JAPN 331. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES I. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 203 or instructor’s permission.
Examines and discusses major contemporary issues in Japan. Topics include housing conditions, marriage and women's social progress, the aging society, education, Japanese-style management, etc.

JAPN 332. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES II. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: JAPN 203 or instructor’s permission.
Examines and discusses major contemporary issues in Japan. Topics include housing conditions, marriage and women's social progress, the aging society, education, Japanese-style management, etc.

JAPN 380. JAPAN TODAY. 4 Credits.

Cross-listed: INST 380.
Pre-requisites: ENGL 201 or instructor permission.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–global studies.
A broad survey of contemporary Japan including society, culture, geography, government and economy. No knowledge of Japanese language required.

JAPN 396. EXPERIMENTAL COURSE. 1-5 Credits.

JAPN 399. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 Credits.

JAPN 499. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-5 Credits.