Japanese (JAPA)

For students with no prior experience studying Japanese. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Japanese through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: JAPA 101 and JAPA 102 must be taken in sequence. JAPA 110 is the combination of JAPA 101 and JAPA 102. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to JAPA 110.

Continuation of JAPA 101. For students with prior experience studying Japanese. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Japanese through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: JAPA 101 and JAPA 102 must be taken in sequence. JAPA 110 is the combination of JAPA 101 and JAPA 102. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to JAPA 110.

Combination of JAPA 101 and JAPA 102. Intensive introduction to Japanese for students with no prior experience studying the language. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Japanese through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to JAPA 101, JAPA 102.

Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Japanese through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.

Continuation of JAPA 201. Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Japanese through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: JAPA 202 fulfills foreign language requirement. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.

This introductory survey course covers Japanese history, culture, and society from prehistory until the present day. It is designed to familiarize students with key aspects of Japanese culture that inform contemporary viewpoints and social issues. This class will provide a foundation of basic knowledge about Japan that will serve as a springboard for future engagement with the nation, its people, and its cultural legacy. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.

Study of globalizing Japanese cultural phenomena from the 19th through the 21st century. Explores how movements of ideas, technologies and products across borders influence both local and global ideas and practice. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.

Comprehensive analysis of Japanese cinema based on cross-cultural perspectives and cultural criticism. Major developments and trends as viewed in selected Japanese films with emphasis on post war and contemporary eras. Knowledge of Japanese history, communication, and cultural studies or film and media studies helpful. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different with approval of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.

Develops advanced conversational proficiency while integrating reading and speaking skills. Students work toward a mastery of linguistic and sociolinguistic rules in oral communication through authentic texts that explore the language use across different speaking genres, as well as through class discussions and presentations. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.

Develops advanced reading proficiency while intergrating both reading and speaking skills. Students work toward a mastery of linguistic and sociolinguistic rules through authentic texts that examine the language use across diverse written texts, reinforced by speaking activities such as class discussions and presentations. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.

Study of selected topics in Japanese literature in English translation. Content varies. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.

Develops advanced writing proficiency while integrating reading and writing skills. Students analyze and compose a variety of written genres to deepen their awareness and understanding of Japanese culture. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.

In-depth look at anime and manga in order to arrive at a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultures and histories that generated these art forms, as well as how they continue to shape international entertainment media and fan subcultures. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.

Examines video games as digital works of art, literature, and social engagement within the context of contemporary transnational mediascape. Includes study of the history and development of Japanese video games, as well as the markets and cultures surrounding them. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.

Introduces the evolution of Japanese performing arts from representations in Japanese mythology to the various folk and classical styles of performance to modern and contemporary visual culture such as films and television dramas. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.

This course will further develop the student’s language skills and advance their Japanese proficiency level through the comprehension of selected Japanese popular fiction. Students will advance their Japanese comprehension (reading, writing, and speaking) and also foster a deeper understanding of Japan through the examination of the emergence of the Japanese modern identity. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.

Explores a selected theme relating to the study of the natural world through the lense of ecrocriticism from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course will address topics concerning Japanese history, religion, and folklore. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.

Integrated approach to study of Japanese language and society through grammar review, vocabulary and kanji development, intensive practice in spoken and written Japanese, and sociological and cultural readings and analysis. Includes class discussion, oral and written reports, and out-of-class direct interactions with native speakers. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.

Integrated approach to study of Japanese language and society through grammar review, vocabulary and kanji development, intensive practice in spoken and written Japanese, and sociological and cultural readings and analysis. Includes class discussion, oral and written reports, and out-of-class direct interactions with native speakers. More emphasis on actual use of Japanese language. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.