JPN 101 First-Year Japanese I. (5)
fall
Communication skills and basic skills in grammar, reading, and writing, including hiragana, katakana, and about 75 kanji. 5 hours per week. Fee.
JPN 102 First-Year Japanese II. (5)
spring
Continuation of JPN 101. Additional 99 kanji. Continued development of communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Fee. Prerequisite: JPN 101 (or its equivalent).
JPN 201 Second-Year Japanese I. (5)
fall
Continued development of communication skills. Increased emphasis on reading and writing. Review of fundamentals of structure to increase abilities in composition and translation. 5 hours per week. Fee. Prerequisite: JPN 102 (or its equivalent).
General Studies: G
JPN 202 Second-Year Japanese II. (5)
spring
Continuation of JPN 201. Fee. Prerequisite: JPN 201 (or its equivalent).
General Studies: G
JPN 206 Calligraphy. (1)
selected semesters
Introduces the practice of calligraphy in Japan, with emphasis on the derivation of Japanese kana syllabaries from Chinese characters. Prerequisite: CHI 205 or JPN 101.
JPN 309 Intermediate Japanese Conversation. (2)
fall
Practice in current usage in expression of ideas. Recommended especially for those who have not had the opportunity to practice Japanese in Japan. Prerequisite: JPN 202.
JPN 310 Intermediate Japanese Conversation. (2)
spring
Continuation of JPN 309. Prerequisite: JPN 309.
JPN 311 Japanese Conversation and Composition. (3)
fall
Intensive aural/oral practice leading toward conversational fluency. Practice in writing Japanese, emphasizing current usage. Prerequisite: JPN 202.
General Studies: G
JPN 312 Japanese Conversation and Composition. (3)
spring
See JPN 311. Prerequisite: JPN 202.
General Studies: G
JPN 313 Third-Year Japanese I. (3)
fall
Continued development of basic skills with greater emphasis on reading. JPN 313 and 314 must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: JPN 202 (or its equivalent).
General Studies: G
JPN 314 Third-Year Japanese II. (3)
spring
Continued development of basic skills with continued emphasis on reading. JPN 313 and 314 must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: JPN 313 or instructor approval.
General Studies: G
JPN 321 Japanese Literature. (3)
selected semesters
Readings in modern literature, changing yearly. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: preferably JPN 314 (or 313) or instructor approval.
General Studies: L/HU, G
JPN 394 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
selected semesters
JPN 414 Introduction to Classical Japanese. (3)
spring
Readings from various genres of pre-20th-century literature, with analysis of the structure of the classical language. Prerequisite: JPN 313 or instructor approval.
JPN 435 Advanced Readings. (3)
selected semesters
Readings in history, art, religious studies, economics, or other fields. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: JPN 314 (or its equivalent).
JPN 485 Problems of Translation. (3)
selected semesters
Theories and practice of translation: strategies for handling a variety of Japanese texts. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: JPN 314 (or its equivalent).
JPN 494 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
selected semesters
JPN 499 Individualized Instruction. (1 – 3)
selected semesters
JPN 500 Bibliography and Research Methods. (3)
selected semesters
Introduces research materials on Japan both in Japanese and in Western languages. Overview of research methods. Lecture, discussion.
JPN 514 Advanced Premodern Japanese. (3)
selected semesters
Close readings of selected premodern texts, with focus on grammatical and stylistic features. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: JPN 414 (or its equivalent).
JPN 520 Teaching of Japanese as a Second Language. (3)
selected semesters
Theory and practice of teaching Japanese, including presentation, interaction, and evaluation, with consideration given to cultural factors. Lecture, discussion.
JPN 535 Advanced Readings. (3)
selected semesters
Readings in primary and secondary sources in history, art, religious studies, literature, or other fields. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: JPN 414 (or its equivalent).
JPN 543 Japanese Language and Linguistics. (3)
selected semesters
Analysis and discussion of linguistic theories applied to Japanese phonology, morphology, and syntax, including psychological, sociological, and historical aspects.
JPN 585 Advanced Problems of Translation. (3)
selected semesters
Theories and practice of translation; strategies for handling a variety of Japanese texts. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: JPN 435 (or its equivalent).
JPN 591 Seminar. (3)
selected semesters
Topics in literary, linguistic, or cultural studies.
Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of additional courses offered but not specifically listed, see “Omnibus Courses.”