Japanese (JAPA)

Modern and Classical Languages

101, 102 Introduction to the Japanese language (3:3:1), (3:3:1). Must be taken in sequence. Introduction to Japanese, including basic grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, and reading and writing. Lab work required.

109 Intensive Japanese I (6:6:2). Equivalent to JAPA 101, 102 taught in a single semester. Recommended for students who desire an intensive introduction to Japanese. May not be taken for credit in combination with JAPA 101 or JAPA 102. Lab work required.

201 Intermediate Japanese I (3:3:1). Prerequisite: JAPA 102 or equivalent. Further development of skills acquired in JAPA 101 and 102, including grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, and reading and writing. The use of the written language (katakana, hiragana, and kanji) emphasized. Lab work required. JAPA 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence.

202 Intermediate Japanese II (3:3:1). Prerequisite: JAPA 201 or equivalent. Continuation of JAPA 201. Lab work required.

209 Intensive Japanese II (6:6:2). Prerequisite: JAPA 102 or 109 or equivalent. Equivalent to JAPA 201, 202 taught in a single semester. May not be taken for credit in combination with JAPA 201 or 202. Lab work required.

320 Japanese Cinema (3:3:0). Comprehensive analysis of Japanese cinema based on cross-cultural perspectives and cultural criticism. Major developments and trends as viewed in selected Japanese films with emphasis on those in post war and contemporary eras. Course work in English. Knowledge of Japanese history, communication, and cultural studies or film and media studies is helpful.