JAPANESE (JPNE)
JPNE 100. Japanese for Travelers. (3 Credits)
Acquisition of useful vocabulary, phrases, sentence patterns for getting around in Japan. The students will acquire cultural understanding for better communication with Japanese speakers. Upon sufficient demand.
JPNE 101. Elementary Japanese I. (4 Credits)
Grammar, composition, conversation, and discussion of cultural topics. Mastery of hiragana, katakana, and approximately 50 kanji (Chinese characters). Fall.
Course Fee: 20
JPNE 102. Elementary Japanese II. (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: Prerequisites exist. Refer to Zagweb.
Course Fee: 20
JPNE 190. Directed Study. (1-4 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Topic to be determined by professor. Department Chair approval required.
JPNE 201. Intermediate Japanese I. (4 Credits)
Intensive oral work to develop fluency in the language; written composition and reading at the intermediate level. 200 kanji in addition to those introduced in JPNE 102. Offered in the Fall when there is sufficient interest.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites exist. Refer to Zagweb.
Course Fee: 20
JPNE 202. Intermediate Japanese II. (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: Prerequisites exist. Refer to Zagweb.
Course Fee: 20
JPNE 290. Japanese Tutoring. (1 Credit)
May be repeated for credit.
This course is designed to train Japanese language tutors to assist Japanese language learners. The course focus is on practical experience. Tutors will meet regularly with their pupils.
JPNE 291. Directed Study. (1-4 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Topic to be determined by professor. Department Chair approval required.
JPNE 301. Advanced Japanese I. (3 Credits)
Intensive oral work to develop fluency in the language; written composition and reading at the advanced level. 200 kanji in addition to those introduced in JPNE 202. Offered occasionally when there is sufficient interest.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites exist. Refer to Zagweb.
JPNE 302. Advanced Japanese II. (3 Credits)
JPNE 350. Japanese Culture I. (3 Credits)
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental Japanese culture. Some of the areas covered by this course will be human relations at work and in school, etiquette, customs, traditions and social issues. Taught in English.
Equivalent: INST 360
Course Fee: 40
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (96+ credits), Second Year (26-59.99 credits) or Third Year (60-95.99 credits).
JPNE 351. Japanese Culture II. (3 Credits)
This course focuses on Japanese values, attitudes and behaviors. The students will learn strategies for communication with Japanese people. Taught in English. Upon sufficient demand.
Equivalent: INST 361
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (96+ credits), Second Year (26-59.99 credits) or Third Year (60-95.99 credits).
JPNE 380. Special Topics. (1-3 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Selected topics in Japanese language, literature or civilization. Department Chair approval required.
JPNE 390. Directed Study. (0-4 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Topic to be determined by professor. Department Chair approval required.
JPNE 401. Literature and Culture. (3-8 Credits)
JPNE 491. Directed Study. (1-4 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Selected readings by arrangement. Department Chair approval required.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (96+ credits), Second Year (26-59.99 credits) or Third Year (60-95.99 credits).
JPNE 497. Internship. (0-6 Credits)
May be repeated for credit.
Professional experience in a supervised organizational setting allowing for the applied use of skills in Japanese language and/or knowledge of Japanese-speaking cultures. A maximum of three credits with approval of the Department Chair, can be applied as upper division credits.
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Fourth Year (96+ credits), Second Year (26-59.99 credits) or Third Year (60-95.99 credits).