Academic Catalog

Japanese (JAPN)

JAPN 101:  3 s.h.  
Elementary Japanese 1  (G1)  

Introduction to language and culture. Fundamentals of grammar and syntax. Oral practice, short readings and practice in aural comprehension. Emphasis on learning useful everyday phrases and working toward accuracy in pronunciation. Offered infrequently.

JAPN 102:  3 s.h.  
Elementary Japanese 2  (G1)  

Continuation of JAPN 101; emphasis on more complex syntactical structures while working toward greater proficiency in both productive (speaking and writing) and receptive (reading and listening) skills. Prereq: JAPN 101 or equivalent.

JAPN 179:  3 s.h.  
Experimental  

Experimental

JAPN 201:  3 s.h.  
Intermediate Japanese 1  (G1)  

Continuation of JAPN 102. Further development of syntactical and phonological structures. Thematic basis for oral and written communication. Builds on proficiency attained in 101-102 sequence. Prereq: JAPN 102.

JAPN 202:  3 s.h.  
Intermediate Japanese 2  (G1)  

Continuation of JAPN 201. Further development of syntactical and phonological structures. Thematic basis for oral and written communication. Builds on proficiency attained in JAPN 201. Prereq: JAPN 201.