99559 |
JAPN 101 Introductory Japanese I |
Michiko Baribeau |
M T W Th . |
9:20 -10:20 am |
OLIN 309 |
FLLC |
The
first part of a two-semester sequence introducing the fundamentals of the
Japanese language. Students will systematically develop their abilities in the
four primary skills: listening, speaking, writing and reading. Course work will
consist of extensive study of basic grammar, language lab work, conversation
practice, and simple composition exercises.
99117 |
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese |
Michiko Baribeau |
. T W Th . |
1:25 -2:25 pm |
OLINLC 206 |
FLLC |
The
first part of a two-semester sequence introducing the fundamentals of the
Japanese language. Students will systematically develop their abilities in the
four primary skills: listening, speaking, writing and reading. Course work will
consist of extensive study of basic grammar, language lab work, conversation
practice, and simple composition exercises.
99116 |
JAPN 225 Modern Japanese Literature |
Hoyt Long |
. T . . . . . . Th . |
10:30 – 11:50 am 10:30 – 11:50 am |
OLIN 303 OLIN 307 |
FLLC |
A
survey of modern Japanese literature that introduces students to some of
Japan’s most recognized writers, literary movements, and aesthetic trends.
Topics covered include late-19th century melodrama (Ozaki Koyo),
early 20th century naturalist and realist fiction (Mori Ogai,
Natsume Soseki), modernist fiction and poetry (Miyazawa Kenji, Kawabata
Yasunari), colonial writings, early post-war literature (Ooka Shohei, Dazai
Osamu), feminist writers (Hayashi Fumiko, Tomioka Taeko, Tawada Yoko), and
recent popular trends (detective fiction, cell-phone and graphic novels).
Students will become familiar with literature in Japan as it has evolved over
the past 150 years while asking questions specific to literature as an artistic
medium, material production, and mode of cultural expression. Readings will be
combined with works of Japanese aesthetic theory and literary criticism.
Conducted in English; no prior knowledge of Japanese is required.
99118 |
JAPN 301 Advanced Japanese I |
Hoyt Long |
. T . Th . |
1:00 – 2:20 pm |
RKC 102 |
FLLC |
In this course, students develop further the four skills
of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course continues the
introduction of complex grammatical patterns while further accelerating the acquisition
of Chinese characters and advanced vocabulary. Students will build oratory
skills through debate on relevant social topics and through individual research
presentations. Composition of advanced written material will also be
emphasized. The course will be conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or equivalent.