91263

JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I

Mika Endo

M T W Th .

8:50 -9:50 am

OLINLC 210

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. Class size: 18

91264

JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese

Michiko Baribeau

. T W Th .

8:50 -9:50 am

OLIN 107

FLLC

91265

JAPN 301 Advanced Japanese I

Mika Endo

M . W . .

1:30 -2:50 pm

OLINLC 115

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. Class size: 15

91266

JAPN 303 Advanced Japanese III

Michiko Baribeau

. T . Th .

11:50 -1:10 pm

OLIN 202

FLLC

Cross-listed: Asian Studies In this course, students continue with the work they began in the Tobira textbook. The course introduces increasingly complex grammatical patterns, further accelerates the acquisition of Chinese characters and advanced vocabulary, and aids in the transition to a more sophisticated use of speech patterns and politeness levels . Students will hone their speaking skills through debate, public speaking, and personal interviews. The composition of advanced written material will also be emphasized. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: Japanese 302 or equivalent. Class size: 15