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JAPN 102 Introductory Japanese II

Nathan Shockey

M T W Th 10:10 am-11:10 am

OLINLC 115

FL

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

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JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II

Nathan Shockey

T W Th 11:50 am-12:50 pm

OLINLC 115

FL

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: 20

12042

JAPN 303 Readings in Japanese Culture

Wakako Suzuki

T Th 10:10 am-11:30 am

OLINLC 118

FL

FLLC

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.

Class size: 16