A basic study of standard Japanese. Students will be introduced to spoken and written forms of the language from the beginning. Language form and use are equally emphasized. Relevant cultural aspects. Hiragana, Katakana, and 85 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

JPNS 10100 Japanese Level I

Japanese Level I

A continuation of the study of elementary Japanese. Task-oriented activities will be incorporated to encourage language use as well as pattern practice for linguistic accuracy. Relevant cultural aspects will be introduced. 120 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

JPNS 10200 Japanese Level II

Japanese Level II

A study of intermediate Japanese. Occasional use of authentic materials for listening and reading practice. Task-oriented exercises, communicative activities, and pattern practice are used to facilitate learning of the spoken and written language. 110 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

JPNS 20100 Japanese Level III

Japanese Level III

A continuation of intermediate Japanese. Active use of authentic materials for listening and reading practice. Task-oriented exercises, communicative activities, and pattern practice for learning of the spoken and written language. 150 Kanji. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

JPNS 20200 Japanese Level IV

Japanese Level IV

Reading and discussion of selected Japanese poetry, prose, and drama; introduction to methods of literary criticism, applied to the reading of Japanese literary discourse. Texts, discussion, and written assignments largely in Japanese. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 24100 Introduction To The Study Of Japanese Literature

Introduction To The Study Of Japanese Literature

A survey of modern Japanese culture. Various aspects are covered, such as geography, economy, society, the political system, family, education, traditional arts, business, and language. Current issues will be discussed in a timely manner. Lectures in English. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 28000 Introduction To Modern Japanese Civilization

Introduction To Modern Japanese Civilization

Continued development of Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, using materials dealing primarily with everyday life and civilization in Japan from a variety of sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, TV, recent literature, etc.). Conducted primarily in Japanese.

JPNS 30100 Japanese Level V

Japanese Level V

Further work to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities in Japanese, on the basis of materials dealing with the ideas and events that have shaped present-day Japan. Conducted primarily in Japanese. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 30200 Japanese Level VI

Japanese Level VI

This course provides students with further study in reading Japanese at the intermediate level. The course also reviews and introduces 500 basic kanji.

JPNS 31300 Intermediate Reading In Japanese I

Intermediate Reading In Japanese I

A survey of the development of Japanese cinema after World War II. The class focuses on the viewing and discussion of the films and examines a variety of directors with different styles and thematic messages.

JPNS 33000 Japanese Cinema

Japanese Cinema

Selected reading of poetry, drama, and fiction of modern Japanese literature. Students will read and discuss major authors and texts and will write critical essays on literary topics. Conducted largely in Japanese.

JPNS 34100 Japanese Literature I: Modern Japanese Literature

Japanese Literature I: Modern Japanese Literature

This course surveys all areas of Japanese Linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, focusing on systematizing fragmentary knowledge students are assumed to have acquired through Japanese language courses.

JPNS 36100 Elementary Survey Of Japanese Linguistics

Elementary Survey Of Japanese Linguistics

This course examines the Japanese language with reference to the way the language is being used in the Japanese society.  Particular areas include keigo (honorific language), aizuchi (backchannel), silence, gender issues, in-group vs. out-group. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 36300 Relationship Of Japanese Language And Society

Relationship Of Japanese Language And Society

Advanced work on the development of Japanese speaking, reading, and writing abilities, focusing on materials dealing with culture and the arts of Japan. Conducted mostly in Japanese.

JPNS 40100 Japanese Level VII

Japanese Level VII

This course is a continuation of Fourth Year Japanese I. It continues work on the acquisition of advanced level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students are given opportunities to understand the main ideas of extended discourse, to read texts which are linguistically complex, and to write about a variety of topics. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 40200 Japanese Level VIII

Japanese Level VIII

Advanced-level language and culture course about the food of Japan. It covers gastronomy, celebrations, history, art, mythology, and other aspects of daily life related to the culinary traditions of Japan. Students will further develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities in Japanese. They will have the opportunity to apply their skills in practical contexts and discuss cultural considerations, as well as participate in some hands-on cooking experience. Conducted entirely in Japanese. Permission of department required.  Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 48500 Culinary Culture Of Japan

Culinary Culture Of Japan

Topics vary. Permission of instructor required.

JPNS 49000 Reading Current Pharmacologica

Reading Current Pharmacologica

JPNS 49000 Japanese Level VIII

Topics vary. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 49000 Current Affairs In Japan

Current Affairs In Japan

JPNS 49000 Japanese Visual Culture

Japanese Visual Culture

JPNS 49000 Japanese Songs

Japanese Songs

JPNS 49000 Oral Communication In Japanese

Oral Communication In Japanese

JPNS 49000 Japanese Translation

Japanese Translation

JPNS 49000 Manga And Anime

Manga And Anime

JPNS 49000 Rding Current Affairs In Japan

Rding Current Affairs In Japan

JPNS 49000 Japanese Culinary Culture

Japanese Culinary Culture

JPNS 49000 Jpns Illus&Book Des 19-20 Cent

Jpns Illus&Book Des 19-20 Cent

Introduces a wide range of techniques used in teaching Japanese as a foreign language. Discusses theoretical issues concerned with the learning and teaching of Japanese.  Permission of instructor required.  Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 52100 Teaching Japanese As A Foreign Language

Teaching Japanese As A Foreign Language

This course is intended to provide the student with a systematic overview of the Japanese language. It covers most major areas of linguistics, from phonetics to pragmatics. Conducted in Japanese.

JPNS 56000 Survey Of Japanese Linguistics

Survey Of Japanese Linguistics

Advanced course designed to provide an overview of major theoretical issues in Japanese language acquisition research. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.

JPNS 57500 Theories Of Japanese Language Acquisition

Theories Of Japanese Language Acquisition

Directed readings in Japanese. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.

JPNS 59000 Introduction To Pragmatics

Introduction To Pragmatics

Reading and extensive discussion of selected texts from different writers and genres. Provides in-depth research on a variety of issues related to Japanese literary and cultural traditions. Knowledge of advanced Japanese required. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Fall.

JPNS 59400 Teaching Japanese Literature

Teaching Japanese Literature

Topics vary.  Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 59600 Acoustics Of Speech

Acoustics Of Speech

JPNS 59600 Vocab&Reading SLA

Vocab&Reading SLA

JPNS 59600 Indo-Eur Language Family

Indo-Eur Language Family

JPNS 59600 Intro To Corp Ling With Python

Intro To Corp Ling With Python

JPNS 59600 Ling Typology & Lang Univrsls

Ling Typology & Lang Univrsls

JPNS 59600 Intro Corpus Ling

Intro Corpus Ling

JPNS 59600 Heritage Language Acq & Tchng

Heritage Language Acq & Tchng

JPNS 59600 Introduction To Pragmatics

JPNS 59600 Language Acquisition

Language Acquisition

JPNS 59600 Fundamentals Of Morphology

Fundamentals Of Morphology

JPNS 59600 Morphological Systems

Morphological Systems

JPNS 59600 IT Apps In JPNS Teaching

IT Apps In JPNS Teaching

JPNS 59600 Pedagogy Of Int-Adv JPNS

Pedagogy Of Int-Adv JPNS

JPNS 59600 Int/Adv JPNS Pedagogy

Int/Adv JPNS Pedagogy

Advanced study and research on a significant topic in Japanese linguistics. Topic to be announced in advance. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

JPNS 67900 Language And Code-Switching

Language And Code-Switching

JPNS 67900 Vocabulary And Reading In SLA

Vocabulary And Reading In SLA

JPNS 67900 Individual Differences In SLA

Individual Differences In SLA

JPNS 67900 Complexity And Fluency

Complexity And Fluency

Advanced study and research on a significant topic in Japanese linguistics. Topic to be announced in advance. Permission of instructor required.

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