11354

JAPN 102 Introductory Japanese II

Mika Endo

M T W Th .

8:50 am -9:50 am

OLINLC 210

FLLC

Cross-listed: Asian Studies The second 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: 20

 

11360

JAPN 125 Asian Humanities Seminar

Nathan Shockey

. T . Th .

1:30 pm -2:50 pm

OLIN 205

HUM

This seminar provides an introduction to a number of foundational and canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts from China, India, and Japan. The course spans over 2000 years, from the 4th century B.C.E. to the 18th century; across this broad reach of time and space, we will explore how these works formulate conceptions of self, society, and the good life. The focus of the class is on direct engagement and close readings of these major texts. Through readings in the Asian traditions, the seminar seeks to develop students' understanding of the diversity of world thought and literature. This course is designed to fulfill the core requirement for the Asian Studies major, as well as to provide the opportunity for students in all courses of study to read and grapple with these texts that have stood the test of time for centuries. Class size: 20

 

11355

JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II

Nathan Shockey

. T W Th .

8:50 am -9:50 am

HEG 308

FLLC

Cross-listed: Asian Studies This course accelerates the acquisition of Chinese characters and introduces more complex grammatical patterns and expressions with the goal of refining students' mastery of modern Japanese. Prerequisite: Japanese 102 or equivalent. Class size: 15

 

11750

LIT 244 Literature and Revolution in East Asia and Beyond

Nathan Shockey

M . W . .

3:10 pm -4:30 pm

OLIN 204

FLLC

See Literature section for description.

 

11356

JAPN 302 Advanced Japanese II

Mika Endo

M . W . .

11:50 am -1:10 pm

OLINLC 208

FLLC

Cross-listed: Asian Studies This course is a continuation of Japanese 301. Students will concentrate on the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a heavier emphasis on oral ability. 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 301 or equivalent. Class size: 15