Department of Literature and Languages

Japanese Course Descriptions

 

JAPN 1411:  Beginning Japanese I

Designed for the student having little or no previous exposure to the Japanese language, this course concentrates on developing the ability to understand, speak, read, and write in Japanese.  Class conversation is a key element in the instruction.  Course also includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.  Not open to native speakers.

JAPN 1412:  Beginning Japanese II

Designed for the student having little or no previous exposure to the Japanese language, this course concentrates on developing the ability to understand, speak, read, and write in Japanese.  Class conversation is a key element in the instruction.  Course also includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.  Not open to native speakers.

JAPN 2311: Intermediate Japanese I

This course continues development of skills in Japanese conversation, composition, cultural readings, and grammar review. Not open to native speakers. Prerequisite: JAPN 1411 and 1412 or 3 units of high school Japanese.

JAPN 2312: Intermediate Japanese II

This course continues development of skills in Japanese conversation, composition, cultural readings, and grammar review. Not open to native speakers. Prerequisite: JAPN 1411, 1412 and 2311 or 3 units of high school Japanese.