Japanese Studies Courses (JNS)
GE Core denotes General Education Core credit;
GE Marker denotes General Education Marker credit;
CAR denotes College Additional Requirement credit.
Courses for Undergraduates
101 Elementary Japanese (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
Introduction to communicative Japanese and its writing systems (Hiragana and Katakana). The course covers basic grammar, fundamental words, phrases, and expressions. The course also introduces modern Japanese culture.
102 Elementary Japanese (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
Pr. JNS 101
Second semester continuation course for communicative Japanese and its writing system. Students study grammar, fundamental expressions, and basic Kanji. The course also stresses an understanding of modern Japanese culture.
203 Intermediate Japanese (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
CAR:
GFL
Proficiency level: JNS 102
Third semester continuation course to communicative Japanese. Students study more advanced concepts and continue to learn Kanji. The course also aims to deepen students’ understanding of modern Japanese culture.
204 Intermediate Japanese (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
CAR:
GFL
Pr. JNS 203
Fourth semester continuation course for communicative Japanese with emphasis on oral and written mastery of functional Japanese. The course also deepens sutdents’ understanding of modern Japanese culture and society.
210 Current Topics Conversation (1:1)
Pr. JNS 204 or permission of instructor
May be repeated for up to three (3) semester hours.
The course provides students with oral training for effective communication over current topics of global interest. (Fall or Spring)
220 Modern Japan (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
Taught in English.
Introduction to Japanese culture and society. This course examines Japan’s modern development through selected topics on modern history, society, and pop-culture including media culture, film, and literature.
230 Women in Japanese Literature and Film (3:3)
GE Core:
GLT
GE Marker:
GN
Taught in English.
The course focuses on various aspects of women’s lives in modern Japanese society, providing an overview of modern Japanese society through representation of women’s culture in literature and film.
301 Advanced Grammar and Conversation (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
Pr. JNS 204
Advanced language course that aims at improving students’ communication skills in Japanese and enhancing their global awareness. The course work involves grammar retention drills, reading/writing assignments, and various speaking exercises. (Alt)
302 Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
Pr. JNS 301
The course is designed to improve students’ communication skills through intensive lectures, grammar retention drills, and oral and writing exercises. Students deepen their understanding of cultural logics behind Japanese language.
305 Topics in Japanese Culture (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Focus on Japanese civilization to improve linguistic and/or cultural proficiency. Taught in either English or Japanese.
306 Current Issues in Japan (3:3)
Pr. proficiency level when taught in Japanese: JNS 301
May be repeated for up to six (6) semester hours.
Taught in English or Japanese.
The course focuses on current issues in Japan and non-traditional aspects of Japanese society. (Fall or Spring)
499 Practicum (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
May be repeated for up to six (6) semester hours.
Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP)
The course provides students with civic engagement opportunities. Students will deepen their understanding of the Japanese language, culture and society through service learning.
Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for graduate-level courses.
