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JAPAN 101 First-Year Japanese (5)
Elementary speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in modern Japanese. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 101; JAPAN 102; JAPAN 103 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 134. Course equivalent to: BJAPAN 111. Course overlaps with: JAPAN 121. Offered: A.
JAPAN 102 First-Year Japanese (5)
Elementary speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in modern Japanese. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 101; JAPAN 102; JAPAN 103 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 134. Course equivalent to: BJAPAN 112. Course overlaps with: JAPAN 121. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 101 or JAPAN 111. Offered: W.
JAPAN 103 First-Year Japanese (5)
Elementary speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in modern Japanese. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 101; JAPAN 102; JAPAN 103 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 134. Course equivalent to: JAPAN 131; JAPAN 133; and BJAPAN 113. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 102 or JAPAN 112. Offered: Sp.
JAPAN 130 International Baccalaureate (IB) Beginning Japanese (5/10)
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.
JAPAN 131 International Baccalaureate (IB) Intermediate-Beginning Japanese (5)
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Course equivalent to: JAPAN 103; JAPAN 133; and BJAPAN 113.
JAPAN 133 Advanced Placement (AP) Japanese Language (5)
Course awarded based on Advanced Placement (AP) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Course equivalent to: JAPAN 103; JAPAN 131; and BJAPAN 113.
JAPAN 134 First-Year Intensive Japanese (15)
Fundamentals of the modern Japanese language. Oral communication skills, basic grammar, and reading/writing of hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji. No initial knowledge of Japanese is presumed. Equivalent of JAPAN 101, JAPAN 102, JAPAN 103. Satisfies requirement for entry to JAPAN 201. Students with prior background must take placement test. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 101; JAPAN 102; JAPAN 103 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 134. Offered: S.
JAPAN 145 Foreign Study: Elementary Japanese (1-15, max. 20)
For participants in study abroad programs in Japan who complete 100-level language courses in approved programs in Japan. Evaluation by department/faculty required.
JAPAN 201 Second-Year Japanese (5) A&H
Development of further skills in the spoken and written languages. Students must enroll in both a lecture and quiz section to receive credit. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 201; JAPAN 202; JAPAN 203 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Course equivalent to: BJAPAN 211. Course overlaps with: JAPAN 231. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 103, JAPAN 113, or JAPAN 134. Offered: A.
JAPAN 202 Second-Year Japanese (5) A&H
Development of further skills in the spoken and written languages. Students must enroll in both a lecture and quiz section to receive credit. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 201; JAPAN 202; JAPAN 203 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Course equivalent to: BJAPAN 212. Course overlaps with: JAPAN 232. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 201 or JAPAN 211. Offered: W.
JAPAN 203 Second-Year Japanese (5) A&H
Development of further skills in the spoken and written languages. Students must enroll in both a lecture and quiz section to receive credit. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 201; JAPAN 202; JAPAN 203 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 203; JAPAN 231; JAPAN 232 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Course equivalent to: BJAPAN 213. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 202 or JAPAN 212. Offered: Sp.
JAPAN 205 Extensive Reading in Japanese (2, max. 8) A&H
Using the Extensive Reading method, students read Japanese books at their current reading level without dictionaries. Allows students to focus on the content of stories rather than translating each sentence. Students acquire cultural knowledge and expand their vocabulary. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 103 or JAPAN 134; recommended: ability to read hiragana characters. Credit/no-credit only.
JAPAN 230 International Baccalaureate (IB) Advanced-Beginning Japanese (5-15) A&H
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.
JAPAN 231 Advanced Placement (AP) Japanese Language (5) A&H
Course awarded based on Advanced Placement (AP) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 203; JAPAN 231; JAPAN 232 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Course overlaps with: JAPAN 201 and BJAPAN 211.
JAPAN 232 Advanced Placement (AP) Japanese Language (5) A&H
Course awarded based on Advanced Placement (AP) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 203; JAPAN 231; JAPAN 232 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Course overlaps with: JAPAN 202 and BJAPAN 212.
JAPAN 234 Second-Year Intensive Japanese (15) A&H
Equivalent of JAPAN 201, JAPAN 202, JAPAN 203. Satisfies requirements for entry to JAPAN 301, but recommended primarily for those going to Japan shortly upon completion. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 201; JAPAN 202; JAPAN 203 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 203; JAPAN 231; JAPAN 232 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 234. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 103, JAPAN 113, or JAPAN 134. Offered: S.
JAPAN 245 Foreign Study: Intermediate Japanese (1-15, max. 20) A&H
For participants in study abroad programs in Japan who complete 200-level language courses in approved programs in Japan. Evaluation by department/faculty required.
JAPAN 301 Third-Year Japanese (5) A&H
Intermediate-level skills in both spoken and written languages. Some introduction to unedited materials. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 301; JAPAN 302; JAPAN 303; and JAPAN 334. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either JAPAN 203, JAPAN 213, or JAPAN 234. Offered: A.
JAPAN 302 Third-Year Japanese (5) A&H
Intermediate-level skills in both spoken and written languages. Some introduction to unedited materials. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 301; JAPAN 302; JAPAN 303; and JAPAN 334. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 0.7 in either JAPAN 301 or JAPAN 311. Offered: W.
JAPAN 303 Third-Year Japanese (5) A&H
Intermediate-level skills in both spoken and written languages. Some introduction to unedited materials. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 301; JAPAN 302; JAPAN 303; and JAPAN 334. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 0.7 in either JAPAN 302 or JAPAN 312. Offered: SpS.
JAPAN 304 Third-Year Conversational Japanese (3/5) A&H
Designed for students to enhance speaking and listening ability in daily situations. Students given ample opportunities to practice speaking Japanese using various materials presented in class. Broadens student's Japanese proficiency through conversing with fellow students and native Japanese speakers. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in JAPAN 203; may not have taken any 400-level JAPAN course.
JAPAN 317 Chanoyu, The Japanese Culture of Tea (5) A&H
This class traces the evolution of tea drinking in Japan from a monastic ritual introduced from China to an amusement for the samurai class and thence to its culmination as an aesthetic and ethical discipline that has greatly influenced various forms of cultural production through the "wabi" ideal of beauty and the spirit of Zen. Prerequisite: any 100-level, 200-level, 300-level, or 400-level JAPAN course (any of which may be taken concurrently). Offered: ASpS.
JAPAN 321 Classical Japanese Literature (5) A&H
Introduction to the literature and culture of Japan from the earliest times until the mid-nineteenth century. Close readings of tales, poems, plays, or essays with an emphasis on understanding cultural and historical contexts. In English. Offered: A.
JAPAN 322 Modern Japanese Literature (5) A&H
Introduction to the literature and culture of Japan from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Close reading of novels, short stories, criticism, or other texts with an emphasis on understanding cultural and historical contexts. In English. Offered: W.
JAPAN 325 Introduction to Japanese Cinema and Media (5) A&H, DIV
Multiple genres of Japanese film, with particular attention to structures of power and representations of marginalized subjects. Films contextualized within global, national, and local historical settings, and within the development of the cinematic form.
JAPAN 330 International Baccalaureate (IB) Intermediate Japanese (5-15) A&H
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.
JAPAN 334 Third-Year Intensive Japanese (15) A&H
Equivalent to JAPAN 301, JAPAN 302, and JAPAN 303. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 301; JAPAN 302; JAPAN 303; and JAPAN 334. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either JAPAN 203, JAPAN 213, or JAPAN 234. Offered: S.
JAPAN 343 Japanese Language in Society (5) A&H/SSc
Survey of language in Japan, including issues related to Japanese, dialects and minority languages. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 103, JAPAN 113, JAPAN 134, JAPAN 201, JAPAN 202, JAPAN 203, JAPAN 211, JAPAN 212, JAPAN 213, JAPAN 234, JAPAN 301, JAPAN 302, JAPAN 303, JAPAN 311, JAPAN 312, JAPAN 313, JAPAN 334, or JAPAN 345.
JAPAN 344 Foreign Language Teaching in the Japanese Context: EFL in Japan and JFL in North America (5)
Teaching methods course focused communicative, 4-skills, approaches for teaching foreign language in Japan (English as a foreign language) and in North America (Japanese as a foreign language). Includes portfolio development and job-seeking strategies. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either JAPAN 203, JAPAN 213, or JAPAN 234.
JAPAN 345 Foreign Study: Advanced Japanese (1-15, max. 20) A&H
For participants in study abroad programs in Japan who complete 300-level language courses in approved programs in Japan. Evaluation by department/faculty required.
JAPAN 360 Topics in Japanese Culture (5, max. 15) A&H
Focuses on literature from a limited time period or particular aspects of pre-modern or modern Japanese culture.
JAPAN 361 Topics in Japanese Cinema and Media (5, max. 15) A&H
Introduces Japanese film through topics organized according to a specific theme or focused on a relatively limited time period. Students learn contemporary approaches to film with an emphasis on understanding them within their social and historical contexts, often through a specific interpretive methodology.
JAPAN 380 Contemporary Japanese Art and Society (5) A&H
Introduces Japanese avant-garde and contemporary culture, with particular focus on performance, the visual arts, literature, and film, through topics organized according to a specific theme or focused on a relatively limited time period. Students learn current approaches to modern and contemporary creative cultures with emphasis on understanding texts and works within their social and historical contexts.
JAPAN 395 Foreign Study: Japanese Linguistics or Literature (1-20, max. 20) A&H
For participants in study abroad programs in Japan who complete coursework in Japanese literature or linguistics.
JAPAN 401 Fourth-Year Japanese I (5) A&H/SSc
Reading, class discussion, oral presentations, and composition on topics related to the Japanese language and present-day Japan. Conducted in Japanese. First in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334. Offered: A.
JAPAN 402 Fourth-Year Japanese II (5) A&H/SSc
Reading, class discussion, oral presentations, and composition on topics related to the Japanese language and present-day Japan. Second in a sequence of three. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 401, JAPAN 421, or a minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334. Offered: W.
JAPAN 403 Fourth-Year Japanese III (5) A&H/SSc
Reading, class discussion, oral presentations, and composition on topics related to the Japanese language and present-day Japan. Conducted in Japanese. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 401, JAPAN 402, JAPAN 421, JAPAN 422, or minimum grade of 2.5 in JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334. Offered: Sp.
JAPAN 411 Practical Communication through Japanese TV Dramas (5) A&H
Develops advanced Japanese skills in practical communication, culture and understanding of social issues in Japan through intensive and extensive viewing and discussion of Japanese TV dramas, selected by the instructor and by students. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334.
JAPAN 412 Virtual Tokyo (5) A&H
Develops Japanese skills through virtual visits to Tokyo. Using online resources, videos, and articles, students explore the culture, history, geography, and events in Tokyo, developing language skills and deepening knowledge of Japan and Japanese culture. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334.
JAPAN 413 Japanese Conversation Through Movies (5) A&H
Develops Japanese language skills through Japanese movies and related materials. Incorporates viewing Japanese movies with talking, reading, and writing about them. Focus on development of conversation skills. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334.
JAPAN 418 Advanced Japanese through Content (5, max. 15) A&H
4th-year language course builds skills in Japanese via contemporary documentaries, video blogs, and articles. Individualization promotes growth and development of students with differing goals and strengths in advanced Japanese. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334.
JAPAN 431 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature (5, max. 15) A&H
Reading and discussion of selected modern literary texts in the original language, concentrating on the short story. Close attention to grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313 or JAPAN 334.
JAPAN 432 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature (5, max. 15) A&H
Reading and discussion of selected modern literary texts in the original language, concentrating on the short story. Close attention to grammar and syntax. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334.
JAPAN 433 Contemporary Japanese-English Translation (5, max. 10) A&H
Reading and translation of selected modern and contemporary texts. Close attention to grammar, syntax, and issues of translation practice. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334.
JAPAN 434 Seminar in Premodern Japanese Literature (5) A&H
Seminar study of special topics in Premodern Japanese literature. Prerequisite: JAPAN 321.
JAPAN 435 Seminar in Modern Japanese Literature (5) A&H
Seminar study of special topics in modern Japanese literature. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 321, JAPAN 322, JAPAN 325, JAPAN 360, JAPAN 361, or JAPAN 380.
JAPAN 441 The Acquisition of Japanese as a Second or Foreign Language (5)
Focuses on how Japanese is acquired or learned by non-native speakers in North America and Japan. Includes study of how Japanese is learned in both naturalistic settings such as study abroad and in foreign language classrooms. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 203, JAPAN 213, any 300-level JAPAN course, or any 400-level JAPAN course (any of which may be taken concurrently); and either JAPAN 343, JAPAN 344, ASIAN 401, CHIN 342, any 200-level LING course, or any 300-level LING course.
JAPAN 442 Japanese Syntax and Semantics (5) A&H
Introduces issues in Japanese syntax and semantics. Emphasizes description generalizations, rather than theoretical proposals. Prerequisite: either LING 200 or LING 400; recommended: LING 461; at least two years of coursework in Japanese. Offered: jointly with LING 412.
JAPAN 443 Topics in Japanese Sociolinguistics (5) A&H/SSc
Methodology and theory of sociolinguistic analysis. Reading of research literature and training in analysis of Japanese language data. Prerequisite: either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, JAPAN 334, or JAPAN 345, which may be taken concurrently; and either CHIN 342, ASIAN 401, JAPAN 343, JAPAN 344, JAPAN 441, any 200-level LING course, or any 300-level LING course.
JAPAN 445 Foreign Study: Fourth-Year Japanese (1-15, max. 20) A&H
For participants in study abroad programs in Japan who complete 400-level language courses in approved programs in Japan. Evaluation by department/faculty required.
JAPAN 451 Fifth-Year Japanese I (5) A&H
Builds advanced language skills beyond fourth-year Japanese, using authentic readings and media.
JAPAN 452 Project Work in Advanced Japanese (5, max. 15) A&H
Students pick their own topics, bring their own reading materials to share with classmates, and complete three projects. Provides students skills to use in future occupations and to become a more independent and resourceful language learner.
JAPAN 453 Fifth-Year Japanese III (5) A&H
Builds advanced language skills beyond fourth-year Japanese, using authentic readings and media.
JAPAN 460 Advanced Studies in Japanese Literature (5, max. 15) A&H
Advanced study of Japanese literature that is usually focused on a specific topic and specialist approaches to that topic. Prerequisite: JAPAN 322 or JAPAN 360.
JAPAN 461 Advanced Studies in Japanese Cinema and Media (5) A&H
Advanced study of Japanese cinema and media that is usually focused on a specific topic and specialist approaches to that topic. Prerequisite: JAPAN 325 or JAPAN 361.
JAPAN 471 Introduction to Classical Japanese (5) A&H
Introduction to classical Japanese writing system, grammar, and vocabulary. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.5 in either JAPAN 303, JAPAN 313, or JAPAN 334; may not be repeated. Offered: A.
JAPAN 472 Readings in Classical Japanese Literature I (5) A&H
Continued study of the classical language with a transition to reading literary works and understanding their cultural contexts. Prerequisite: JAPAN 471. Offered: W.
JAPAN 473 Readings in Classical Japanese Literature (5) A&H
Readings in prose, poetry, and drama, antiquity to nineteenth century. Prerequisite: JAPAN 472. Offered: Sp.
JAPAN 499 Undergraduate Research (3-5, max. 15)
For Japanese language and literature majors. Offered: AWSpS.
JAPAN 501 Japanese Teaching Practicum (1, max. 2)
Offers individualized professional development experience for current and prospective Japanese teaching assistants. Designed to help students develop as language teachers. Taught in Japanese. Prerequisite: graduate student standing. Credit/no-credit only.
JAPAN 505 Kambun (5)
Introduction to Kambun, a method of reading texts written in Chinese as classical Japanese. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 531 Advanced Readings in Modern Japanese Literature (5, max. 15)
Rapid reading of modern literary and critical texts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 532 Advanced Readings in Modern Japanese Literature (5, max. 15)
Rapid reading of modern literary and critical texts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 533 Advanced Readings in Modern Japanese Literature (5, max. 15)
Rapid reading of modern literary and critical texts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 540 Seminar on Japanese Linguistics (3, max. 15)
Problems in the history and structure of the Japanese language. Topics vary each quarter, according to the needs and interests of the students. Prerequisite: JAPAN 440 or permission of instructor.
JAPAN 543 Japanese Language in Society (5)
Survey of language in Japan, including issues related to Japanese, dialects and minority languages. Prerequisite: graduate standing; and either JAPAN 103, JAPAN 134, JAPAN 201, JAPAN 202, JAPAN 203, JAPAN 234, JAPAN 301, JAPAN 302, JAPAN 303, JAPAN 334, JAPAN 345, JAPAN 401, JAPAN 402, JAPAN 403, JAPAN 431, JAPAN 432, JAPAN 433, JAPAN 451, JAPAN 452, JAPAN 453, JAPAN 471, JAPAN 472, or permission of instructor.
JAPAN 544 Foreign Language Teaching in the Japanese Context: EFL in Japan and JFL in North America (5)
Teaching methods course, focused on communicative 4-skills approaches to teaching foreign language in Japan (English as a foreign language) and in North America (Japanese as a foreign language). Includes portfolio development and job-seeking strategies. Prerequisite: graduate student standing; and either a minimum grade of 2.0 in JAPAN 203, a minimum grade of 2.0 in JAPAN 213, a minimum grade of 2.0 in JAPAN 234, or permission of instructor.
JAPAN 561 No and Kyogen (5, max. 15)
Close reading and analysis of No texts in Japanese, with some attention to Kyogen. Discussion of categorization, structure, imagery, style, mode, theme, authorship, source material, theory, and problems of translation. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 571 Advanced Readings in Classical Japanese Literature (5)
Continued readings in classical literary texts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 572 Advanced Readings in Classical Japanese Literature (5)
Continued readings in classical literary texts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 573 Advanced Readings in Classical Japanese Literature (5)
Continued readings in classical literary texts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 580 Development of Modern Japanese Fiction (5, max. 15)
Reading and translation of major works of modern fiction in the original, with emphasis on the chronological development of modern prose style. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 590 Seminar in Japanese Literature (5, max. 15)
Close examination of selected periods, writers, or genres, including problems of literary criticism in Japanese literature. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 591 Seminar in Japanese Cinema and Media (5, max. 15)
Close examination of the history of Japanese film, or a select aspect of Japanese film study such as a particular genre, director, or scholarly approach. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JAPAN 595 Seminar in Modern and Contemporary Japanese Art and Society (5, max. 15)
Close examination of selected media, genres, or periods of Japanese modern, avant-garde, and contemporary creative cultures including performance, the visual arts, literature, and film, as well as introduction to state of the scholarly field. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.