JAP - Japanese Course Descriptions

JAP 12300 Introductory Japanese I

An introductory course in spoken and written Japanese. In addition to classroom instruction, students will also work on aural/oral skills at the Language Media Center.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center

JAP 12400 Introductory Japanese II

An introductory course offering further practice in spoken and written Japanese. In addition to classroom instruction, students will also work on aural/oral skills at the Language Media Center.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

JAP 12300 or placement.

Contact Hours

4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center.

JAP 22600 Intermediate Japanese

A one-semester Japanese course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the Japanese language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

JAP 12400 or placement exam.

Contact Hours

4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center

JAP 30500 Conversational Japanese

Presents rotating, semester-long topics that provide practice in basic speaking skills in Japanese. Involves intensive practice of the spoken language, especially aural comprehension, oral production, correct pronunciation, and idiomatic speech.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

JAP 22600 or placement by examination.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.