Course	JAPN 102 Introductory Japanese II
Professor	Michiko Baribeau
CRN	17432
Schedule	M T W Th 9:20- 10:20 am Olin 304
Distribution	OLD: D	NEW: Foreign Language, Literature & Culture

The second in a two-semester introduction to Japanese, furthering the basic skills necessary to read and learn in a more advanced setting.

Course	JAPN 301 Advanced Japanese I: Written Japanese
Professor	Michiko Baribeau
CRN	17433
Schedule	Tu Th 10:30- 11:50 am Olin 304
Distribution	OLD: D	NEW: Foreign Language, Literature & Culture

An introduction to grammatical constructions and idiomatic expressions peculiar to written Japanese; the fundamentals of dictionary-use; and various practical strategies for developing speed-reading skills when confronted with an unfamiliar text. Conducted in Japanese.

Prerequisite: Japanese 202 or equivalent background.

Course	JAPN 302 Advanced Japanese II
Professor	Michiko Baribeau
CRN	17434
Schedule	Mon Wed 10:30- 11:50 am Olin 302
Distribution	OLD: D	NEW: Foreign Language, Literature & Culture

Students further deepen their reading skills with texts while also engaging in essay writing exercises and formal oral presentations. Materials include newspaper articles, handwritten letters, popular songs, haiku, tanka, selections from films and contemporary novels based on student interest. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: Japanese 301 or equivalent background.