Japanese Language & Linguistic

Programs

Courses

JAPN 101: Basic Japanese I

Credits 5
An outcome-based, interactive approach to basic Japanese that emphasizes the development of the linguistic and cultural competence needed to communicate with native speakers. Communication skills — interpretative, interpersonal and presentational — are developed gradually. Requires active participation in- and outside of class.

JAPN 230: Japanese Through Extensive Reading

Credits 1
This course is designed to intend to help, support and facilitate the process of learners' reading development through extensive reading. Students meet once a week in a quiet room, and read at their pace. Students will not be evaluated by their progress, but by their consistent attendance and participation in and outside class activities.

JAPN 301: Advanced Japanese I

Credits 4
Focuses on the further development of language skills and cultural literacy. Emphasizes acquiring an advanced level of expressions and patterns to prepare for Advanced Japanese II.

JAPN 330: Japanese Through Extensive Reading

Credits 1
This course is designed to intend to help, support, and facilitate the process of learners' reading development through extensive reading. Students must have successfully completed JAPN101 or the equivalent. Students meet once a week in a quiet room, and read at their pace for 50 minutes. Students will not be evaluated by their progress but their consistent attendance and participation in and outside class activities.

JAPN 351: Teaching Japanese as a Second Language

Credits 3

Introduction of basic current principles of language learning and teaching, and unique features of Japanese. Students practice teaching in drill sessions in Basic and Intermediate Japanese courses on campus. Taught in Japanese and English.

JAPN 382: Topics in Japanese I

Credits 3

This course is designed for advanced Japanese learners who further desire to develop language and research skills at a higher level, and to build skills to present their research studies both orally and in written form in Japanese. Researching their specific topics relating to Japanese culture and society in Japanese is the focus of the course. The course will be conducted entirely in Japanese.

JAPN 407: Translation: Theory & Practice

Credits 3
Studies several theoretical approaches and addresses a variety of issues. In addition to readings, discussion and research on particular aspects of translation, students design and carry out individual and group translation projects.

JAPN 422: Japanese Linguistics

Credits 3

Investigates the origin, writing system, sound system, word formation and structure of Japanese language as well as the relationships between language and culture. Taught in Japanese and English.

JAPN 430: Japanese Language in Social Context

Credits 3
Examines Japanese language in a social context to develop students' understanding of and critical thinking about the dynamic relationship between language use and society with particular reference to Japan. Topics include aspects of Japanese language and the society and interaction between them, the concept of social group, gender differences, politeness, influence of foreign languages on the Japanese language and popular culture. Taught in English and Japanese; reading materials in English and Japanese.

JAPN 431: Literacy in Japanese

Credits 3
Examines the writing system of Japanese from psycholinguistic and pedagogical viewpoints. Includes an overview of writing systems around the world and their evolutions.