Japanese Language Courses

• Course Code: 01:565:102
• Course Title: Elementary Japanese
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 4

01:565:102 Elementary Japanese 

Description: Introduction to grammar and writing systems; practice in speaking, reading, and writing. Continuation of 01:565:101

Number of Credits: 4

Prerequisites: 01:565:101 

Semesters Offered: Spring

Syllabus

• Course Code: 01:565:103
• Course Title: Introduction to Japanese Writing
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
• Credits: 3

01:565:103 Introduction to Japanese Writing 

Description: History, types, and styles of Japanese writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Pen and brush (calligraphy) practices. Some basic creative writing.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Corequisite: 01:565:101

Semesters Offered: Irregular

Sylalbus

• Course Code: 01:565:104
• Course Title: Speaking Elementary Japanese
• Credits: 3

01:565:104 Speaking Elementary Japanese 

Description: Elementary speaking and communicating skills based on limited vocabulary and grammar. Conversational phrases and idiomatic expressions associated with various social situations and interpersonal relationships.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: 01:565:101

Semesters Offered: Irregular

• Course Code: 01:565:201
• Course Title: Intermediate Japanese
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
• Credits: 4

01:565:201 Intermediate Japanese 

Description: Study of grammar, development of fluency in speaking; practice in reading and composition.

Number of Credits: 4

Prerequisites: 01:565:102 or equivalent

Semesters Offered: Fall

Topics: Reading and writing Kanji, communication with native Japanese speakers, Japanese customs

Expected Work: Homework, lab attendance, quizzes, end-of-lesson quizzes

Exams: Midterm and final

Syllabus - Section 1

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Syllabus - Section 4