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). Prereq: JPN 401.

Attributes: Foreign Language Requirement

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. Prereq: JPN 402 with a grade of C (2.00) or better or permission of instructor.

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

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. Prereq: JPN 402 with a grade of C (2.00) or better or permission of instructor.

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

JPN #631 - Advanced Japanese I

Credits: 4

Advanced spoken and written Japanese to attain aural-oral fluency. Advanced reading and composition. Prereq: JPN 504 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

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.

Equivalent(s): JAPN 695, JPN 695

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.

Equivalent(s): JAPN 696, JAPN 796

Grade Mode: Letter Grading