Course:

JAPN 101  Elementary Japanese I

Professor:

Wakako Suzuki  

CRN:

90221

Schedule:

Mon Tue Wed Thurs    10:20 AM - 11:20 AM Olin Languages Center 210

Distributional Area:

FL Foreign Languages and Lit

Class cap:

20

Credits:

4

Cross-listed:  Asian Studies

Cross-listed: Asian Studies. 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.

 

Course:

JAPN 201  Intermediate Japanese I

Professor:

Nathan Shockey  

CRN:

90222

Schedule:

 Tue Wed Thurs    10:20 AM - 11:20 AM Olin Languages Center 206

Distributional Area:

FL Foreign Languages and Lit

Class cap:

15

Credits:

4

Cross-listed:  Asian Studies

Cross-listed: Asian Studies. This is the first part of a two-semester sequence that builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the first year of Japanese language study. 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.

 

Course:

JAPN 303  Readings in Japanese Culture

Professor:

Wakako Suzuki  

CRN:

90223

Schedule:

 Wed    5:30 PM - 6:50 PM Olin Languages Center 210

 F      12:10 PM - 1:30 PM Olin Languages Center 210

Distributional Area:

FL Foreign Languages and Lit

Class cap:

16

Credits:

4

Students will concentrate on the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with emphasis on oral ability. The course continues the introduction of complex grammatical patterns while further accelerating the acquisition of Chinese characters and advanced vocabulary, in addition to advanced reading, translation, and presentation exercises. Course materials will include "real world" Japanese texts including essays, articles, short stories, and manga. The course will be conducted in Japanese. Enrollment is open to any student who has completed Japanese 202 or with instructor permission. Students who have previously completed Advanced Japanese 301/302 and students returning from study abroad in Japan are encouraged to apply, though Japanese 301/302 are not prerequisites.