Japanese (JAPN)
JAPN 101 First Semester Japanese (Units: 4)
Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing modern Japanese.
Course Attributes:
- C2: Humanities
- Global Perspectives
JAPN 102 Second Semester Japanese (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent.
Course Attributes:
- C2: Humanities
- Global Perspectives
JAPN 103 Third Semester Japanese (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent.
Course Attributes:
- C2: Humanities
- Global Perspectives
JAPN 200 Art of Japanese Writing and Calligraphy (Units: 3)
Nature and composition of the two Japanese writing systems, Hiragana and Kanji, and their aesthetic expression in different styles of calligraphy. Knowledge of Japanese not required.
JAPN 250 Intensive Study of Kanji: Level I (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 102* or equivalent.
JAPN 251 Intensive Study of Kanji: Level 2 (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 101*, JAPN 102*, JAPN 103, and JAPN 250* or equivalents. May not be concurrently enrolled in JAPN 510.
JAPN 301 Japanese Conversation (Units: 3)
Developing aural-oral skills for conversations at different social levels and situations.JAPN 302 Japanese Reading and Grammar (Units: 3)
Reading modern Japanese. Structural analysis and vocabulary development.JAPN 305 Advanced Conversation and Composition - Language and Culture (Units: 3)
Exploration of the culture of Japan using in-depth conversations and intensive writing experiences to develop expertise in rhetorical skills. Discussion and composition topics include the geography of Japan, speech styles, technology, sports, food, religion, and pop culture.JAPN 306 Advanced Conversation and Composition - Language and Humanities (Units: 3)
Development of expertise in oral and written rhetorical skills through an in-depth exploration of humanities in Japan. Discussion and composition topics include traditional performing arts and crafts, education, history of Japan, nature, and politics.JAPN 309 Advanced Readings in Japanese I (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 301 and JAPN 302 or equivalents.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
JAPN 310 Advanced Readings in Japanese II (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 301*, JAPN 302*, JAPN 250 (Level I), or equivalents.
JAPN 325 Practical Linguistics in Japanese (Units: 3)
Application of Japanese sound and structural patterns to practical usage.JAPN 330 Proverbs and Idiomatic Expressions in Japanese (Units: 3)
The most commonly used proverbs and idiomatic expressions in Japanese.JAPN 331 A Study of Katakana Words in Japanese (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 301 and JAPN 302, or permission of the instructor.
JAPN 350 Introduction to Translation (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 250, JAPN 301, and JAPN 302, or equivalents.
JAPN 390 Business Japanese (Units: 3)
Japanese business communication skills. Readings in economics, politics, and social issues.JAPN 395 Advanced Business Japanese: Business Writing (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 250, JAPN 301, and JAPN 302 or equivalents.
JAPN 401 Topics in Japanese Culture (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 301, JAPN 302, and JAPN 305, JAPN 306; or JAPN 309.
Topics:
- Japanese Identity
- Life and Thought of Medieval Japan
- Edo Culture
- Tea Ceremony and Tea Culture
- Heian Culture: Culture of Peace
- Japanese Way of Living
- Modern Cultural History of Japan
JAPN 510 Modern Japanese Literature (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 250 (knowledge of 1000 Educational Kanji or at least a C- on new Level 2), JAPN 301, JAPN 302, JAPN 305 or JAPN 306, JAPN 309, or equivalents.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
JAPN 590 Topics in Japanese Literature (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 250 (Level 3 of Kanji, with a grade of C- or better), JAPN 301, JAPN 302, JAPN 305 or JAPN 306, and JAPN 309, or equivalents.
Topics:
- Japanese Women Writers
- Contemporary Japanese Literature
JAPN 690 Introduction to Consecutive Interpretation (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Near native fluency in English or Japanese and advanced level knowledge of the other.
JAPN 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair and instructor.
JAPN 710 Japanese Language Workshops (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Topics:
- Interpretation Workshop
- Current Topics: Radio and Television
- Newspapers
- Magazines & Periodicals
- Translation Workshop
JAPN 750 Seminar in Japanese Linguistics (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 325 or equivalent.
JAPN 760 Seminar in Pedagogical Japanese Linguistics (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 325 or equivalent.
JAPN 765 Second Language Acquisition (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
JAPN 770 Seminar in Teaching Japanese (Units: 3)
Analysis of available text materials and audio-visual aids for teaching Japanese. Instructional methods, techniques, and material for effective teaching.JAPN 775 Seminar: Materials Development for Teaching Japanese (Units: 3)
Application of linguistic and pedagogical theories and principles to the development of materials for Japanese classes.JAPN 780 Practicum in Teaching Japanese (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: JAPN 750, JAPN 760, and JAPN 770 or permission of the instructor.
JAPN 800 Seminar in Analysis of Japanese Cultural Studies (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
JAPN 860 Seminar: Topics in Japanese Literature (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Topics:
- The Tale of Genji and No Plays
- Hyakunin Isshu: 100 Poems by 100 Poets
JAPN 890 Integrative Seminar: Japanese Language and Culture (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
JAPN 895 Applied Research Project (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
JAPN 896EXM Culminating Experience Examination (Units: 0-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, committee chair, and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
JAPN 897 Research (Units: 1-3)
Required of all students who have not completed the master's thesis or research project. May be repeated but units may not be counted toward the degree program. (CR/NC, RP grading only)JAPN 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
JAPN 899 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of the graduate major adviser and supervising faculty member. Enrollment by petition.