The University of Tennessee - Martin

101-102 Elementary Conversation (2, 2) Introductory course with emphasis on oral communication. Elective credit only. Does not satisfy language requirement.

111 Elementary Japanese (4) 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) 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) 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.

250 Japan Today: The People and Culture of Japan (3) An interdisciplinary study of Japan today, with emphasis on the life-styles, customs, mentality, and overall culture of the Japanese people. Discussion of current trends in politics, education, media, religion, literature, and the arts (including popular culture), especially as they illustrate important cultural values and attitudes. Consideration of the attitudes of Americans towards the Japanese people and vice versa. Taught in English.

315 Intensive Reading in Japanese (3) Emphasizes receptive skills. Readings from formal to informal written texts. Selection of contemporary written materials, including literary works, poetry, and original texts from magazines, as well as newspapers, instructional business materials, and technical explanations.

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. [Heritage speakers and those with near-native abilities in Japanese are not eligible to take this course.] Prereq: JAPN 222 or instructor's approval.

342 Advanced Composition (3) Emphasizes composition skills. Written practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency, and compositional strategies. Grammar and stylistics appropriate for written Japanese. Practice writing expository and creative prose, translations as well as use of internet discussion lists. Emphasis on the customs, mentality, and contemporary culture of Japan. Prereq: JAPN 222 or instructor’s approval.

360 Studies Abroad (3) In-residence study of the literature, language, or civilization of the area visited. Relevant field trips. Must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Prereq: JAPN 222 or department approval .

370 Travel Study (1-3) A combination of travel and study experiences in the U.S. or abroad designed to enrich students’ knowledge of the target foreign language and culture. May be taught as an organized study tour under faculty supervision or as an independent travel and study project with prior department approval. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advance. Students may repeat course with change of topic for a maximum of six hours credit. Chair of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages approval must be obtained for travel-study courses to count toward minor, major, or Certificate of Proficiency. Not regularly offered.