JAPAN (JPNS)

JPNS 1001. Elementary Japanese 1

4 sem. hrs. Introduction to the Japanese language. Fundamentals of comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Offered fall term. Prereq. No previous study of Japanese; or by departmental placement.

JPNS 1002. Elementary Japanese 2

4 sem. hrs. Continuation of JPNS 1001 with emphasis on further development of oral communication skills, listening, reading and basic character writing in Japanese. Offered spring term. Prereq: JPNS 1001.

JPNS 2001. Intermediate Japanese 1

3 sem. hrs. Grammar review, further development of intermediate level skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese characters. Emphasis on Japanese culture throughout the course. Offered fall term. Prereq: JPNS 1002; or by departmental placement.

JPNS 2002. Intermediate Japanese 2

3 sem. hrs. Continuation of JPNS 2001 with emphasis on further development of oral communication skills, listening, reading and writing in Japanese. Offered spring term. Prereq: JPNS 2001; or by departmental placement.

JPNS 3200. Japanese Culture and Civilization

3 sem. hrs. Readings and lectures in English dealing with the culture and civilization of Japan. Offered occasionally. Knowledge of Japanese not required.

JPNS 3210. Japanese Literature in English Translation

3 sem. hrs. Readings in English translation of selected masterpieces of Japanese literature. Knowledge of Japanese not required. Offered occasionally. May be counted as part of the Arts and Sciences literature college requirement but not as part of the foreign language requirement.