Japanese (JAPN)
101-102 Elementary Conversation (2, 2 - Irregular, Fall) Introductory course with
emphasis on oral communication. Elective credit only. Does not satisfy language
requirement.
111 Elementary Japanese (4 - Spring) An introductory course
emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing. May be used to remove a
language deficiency or for students with no prior experience in the language.
Three one-hour lectures and two hours of lab.
122 Elementary Japanese
(4 - Irregular) An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. Three one-hour lectures and two hours of lab. Prereq: JAPN 111 or the
equivalent as determined by the department.
222 Intermediate Japanese
(4 - Irregular) Grammar review, reading, writing, and conversation. Three one-hour
lectures and two hours of lab. Prereq: JAPN 122 or equivalent as determined by
the department.
341 Advanced Conversation (3) Emphasizes
conversational skills. Oral practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary,
fluency, and conversational strategies. Study of the phonetic system of the
Japanese language and exercises to improve pronunciation. Grammar appropriate
for oral Japanese. Discussions utilizing reading and electronic media such as
videos and the internet. Prereq: JAPN 222 or instructor's approval.