Japanese Courses

JAPN 101 , JAPN 102, JAPN 103 Elementary Japanese

Development of basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Use of language laboratory.

JAPN 102

Development of basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Use of language laboratory.

JAPN 103

Development of basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Use of language laboratory.

JAPN 201 , JAPN 202, JAPN 203 Intermediate Japanese

Development of skills in spoken and written Japanese. Attention to Japanese culture.

JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II

Development of skills in spoken and written Japanese. Attention to Japanese culture. 201 carries

JAPN 248 Teaching Assistant 1/2 or 1

JAPN 295 Special Topics 1/2 or 1

Courses offered occasionally to students in special areas of Japanese not covered in the usual curriculum.

JAPN 310 Advanced Japanese Conversation/Reading

This course offers a bridge from intermediate to advanced Japanese. It is suitable for students who have competed JAPN 203 or students returning from study abroad programs. Course assignments will help students develop advanced proficiency in Japanese language in four fundamental language learning skills (i.e. speaking, reading, writing, and listening) while reviewing grammar points from first-year and second-year levels as needed. Students will acquire proper communicative skills in various social/cultural contexts (e.g. job interview).

JAPN 348 Teaching Assistant 1/2 or 1

JAPN 395 Special Topics 1/2 or 1

Courses offered occasionally to students in special areas of Japanese not covered in the usual curriculum.

JAPN 400 Advanced Studies 1/2 or 1

See College Honors Program.