Japanese Language and Literature (JPN)

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JPN 101: Elementary Japanese I

Subject
Japanese Language and Literature (JPN)
Credits 4 Class Hours4 lecture
Description

This course is an introduction to the Japanese language emphasizing conversation, listening, grammar, reading, and writing.

Semester Offered Fall
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Read and interpret Japanese written material effectively.
  2. Communicate orally in Japanese within the context introduced in class.
  3. Develop an awareness of the Japanese culture and values.
  4. Write short sentences with accuracy using Japanese characters.

JPN 102: Elementary Japanese II

Subject
Japanese Language and Literature (JPN)
Credits 4 Class Hours4 lecture
Description

This is the second semester of an elementary course in spoken and written Japanese. As a first-year course, it emphasizes the spoken language, but increasing attention is given to reading and writing. Students are expected to have an active knowledge of both Hiragana and Katakana.

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in JPN 101 or placement test score demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Write short sentences with accuracy using Japanese characters; Hiragana, Katakana, and a total 150 Kanji characters.
  2. Present information orally in Japanese combining complete sentences and pronouncing the language well enough to be intelligible to a speaker of native fluency accustomed to dealing with non-native speakers.
  3. Identify culturally appropriate behavior in routine social situations.
  4. Demonstrate comprehension by answering questions in Japanese based on reading the information given in a simple paragraph in Japanese.

JPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I

Subject
Japanese Language and Literature (JPN)
Credits 4 Class Hours4 lecture
Description

This is the first half of an intermediate course in spoken and written Japanese. As a second-year course, it emphasizes reading and writing. Students are expected to have an active knowledge of Hiragana, Katakana, and approximately 150 Kanji characters.

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in JPN 102 or placement test score demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Read and interpret Japanese written material effectively.
  2. Write short sentences with accuracy using Japanese characters: Hiragana, Katakana, and a total 300 Kanji characters.
  3. Communicate orally in Japanese within the context introduced in class.
  4. Develop an awareness of the Japanese culture and values.

JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II

Subject
Japanese Language and Literature (JPN)
Credits 4 Class Hours4 lecture
Description

This is the second semester of an intermediate course in spoken and written Japanese.

Comments

The laboratory is part of the class.

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in JPN 201 or placement test score demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Write short sentences with accuracy using Japanese characters: Hiragana, Katakana, and a total 450 Kanji characters.
  2. Read contemporary Japanese prose which uses familiar vocabulary, and demonstrate comprehension of it in Japanese.
  3. Converse in Japanese in simple sentences with a speaker of native fluency on subjects covered in class.
  4. Compare and contrast elements of Japanese life and culture covered in the materials presented in class with those of the home culture.