Japanese (JPN)

JPN #401 - Elementary Japanese I

Credits: 4

Elements of Japanese grammar. Oral practice and written drills designed to achieve a mastery of basic grammatical patterns. Reading of graded exercises introducing the student to written Japanese (Hiragana and Katakana) and Chinese characters used in contemporary Japan. Labs. (No credit for students who have had two or more years of Japanese in secondary school; however, any such students whose studies of Japanese have been interrupted for a significant period of time should consult with the department chairperson about possibly receiving credit).

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

JPN #402 - Elementary Japanese II

Credits: 4

Elements of Japanese grammar. Oral practice and written drills designed to achieve a mastery of basic grammatical patterns. Reading of graded exercises introducing the student to written Japanese (Hiragana and Katakana) and Chinese characters used in contemporary Japan. Labs. (No credit for students who have had two or more years of Japanese in secondary school; however, any such students whose studies of Japanese have been interrupted for a significant period of time should consult with the department chairperson about possibly receiving credit).

Attributes: Foreign Language Requirement

Prerequisite(s): JPN #401 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

JPN #503 - Intermediate Japanese I

Credits: 4

Review of Japanese grammar. Reading of prose and practice in oral and written expression. Labs.

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Prerequisite(s): JPN #402 with a minimum grade of C.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

JPN #504 - Intermediate Japanese II

Credits: 4

Review of Japanese grammar. Reading of prose and practice in oral and written expression. Labs.

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Prerequisite(s): JPN #402 with a minimum grade of C.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

JPN #795 - Independent Study

Credits: 1-4

Open to highly qualified juniors and seniors. To be elected only with the permission of department chairperson and of the supervising faculty member or members. Barring duplication of subject, may be repeated for credit.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

JPN #796 - Independent Study

Credits: 1-4

Open to highly qualified juniors and seniors. To be elected only with the permission of department chairperson and of the supervising faculty member or members. Barring duplication of subject, may be repeated for credit.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading