Japanese
Elementary Japanese I
JPNS101
In this course students learn the basics of listening, speaking, understanding, reading, and writing using the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems, and also study basic communication. The course includes knowledge and appreciation of Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Elementary Japanese II
JPNS102
In this continuation of study from JPNS101, students further develop the basics of listening, speaking, understanding, reading, and writing using the Hiragana and Katakana writing system, and study basic communication. The course continues to present Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds.
3 credits
Prerequisite: JPNS101 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Corequisite: None
Intermediate Japanese I
JPNS201
In this continuation of study from JPN102, students further develop their comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with emphasis on Kanji (Chinese characters). A deeper understanding of historical and cultural background is included.
3 credits
Prerequisite: JPNS102 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Intermediate Japanese II
JPNS202
In this continuation of JPNS201, students further develop their comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with emphasis on more complex Kanji (Chinese characters). Emphasis continues to be placed on knowledge and appreciation of the historical and cultural background of Japan.
3 credits
Prerequisite: JPNS 201 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature