Courses
LJPN 100 First-Year Japanese I Credits: 5 (5-0-0)
Course Description: Essentials of Japanese for the beginner: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: No previous study in Japanese. Credit not allowed for both LJPN 100 and LJPN 105.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 101 First-Year Japanese II Credits: 5 (5-0-0)
Course Description: Essentials of Japanese for the continuing student: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing.
Prerequisite: LJPN 100 or LJPN 105.
Registration Information: Open to all levels. Credit not allowed for both LJPN 101 and LJPN 107.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 200 Second-Year Japanese I (GT-AH4) Credits: 5 (3-0-2)
Course Description: Review and practice of Japanese language and culture in the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretative and presentational communication and in all four skills (speaking, writing, listening, and reading) with a focus on a proficiency level target of intermediate-low.
Prerequisite: LJPN 101 with a minimum grade of C or LJPN 107 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Placement exam can substitute for LJPN 101. Sections offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, World Languages (GT-AH4).
LJPN 201 Second-Year Japanese II (GT-AH4) Credits: 5 (3-0-2)
Course Description: Review and expensive practice of Japanese language and culture in the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretative and presentational communication and in all four skills (speaking, writing, listening, and reading) with a focus on a proficiency level target of intermediate-Mid.
Prerequisite: LJPN 200 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LJPN 200. Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, World Languages (GT-AH4).
LJPN 208 Kanji Study Credit: 1 (1-0-0)
Course Description: Kanji (Chinese characters) learning strategies, through examination and analysis of Kanji characters.
Prerequisite: LJPN 100 or LJPN 105.
Registration Information: May be taken up to 4 times for credit.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 250 Introduction to Japanese Culture (GT-AH2) Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Selected works in literature (in translation), film, translation from different periods and genres which represent the visual interrelationship of the Japanese language, literature, and performing arts, as well as cultural artifacts from different periods and genres which represent the interrelationship of Japanese language, literature, and culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, Literature & Humanities (GT-AH2).
LJPN 252A Study Abroad--Japan : Cultural Studies Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
Course Description: Experiential learning of traditional and modern aspects of Japanese culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course. Credit not allowed for both LJPN 252A and LJPN 282A.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 296 Group Study-Japanese Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)
Course Description: Group study in Japanese language/literature/culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 301 Oral Communication--Japanese Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Build speaking and listening skills at an intermediate level through group discussions, task-based role-play, speeches, and conversation with native speakers of Japanese. Practice different speech levels using conversation strategies. Reading and writing also play an active role.
Prerequisite: LJPN 201 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LJPN 201.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 304 Third-Year Japanese I Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Development of reading comprehension, communicative competence, and cultural understanding at an intermediate proficiency level.
Prerequisite: LJPN 201 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LJPN 201.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 305 Third-Year Japanese II Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Enhanced development of reading comprehension, communicative competence, and cultural sensitivity at an intermediate level.
Prerequisite: LJPN 304 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LJPN 304.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 336 Japanese Pop Culture--Edo Period to Present Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Examines Japanese popular culture from Edo period to the present through selected reading materials on Japanese anime, manga, art, and music. Taught in Japanese.
Prerequisite: LJPN 201 with a minimum grade of C.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 352A Study Abroad--Japan: Japanese Language and Culture Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
Course Description: Explore Japan's traditional and modern culture through hands-on activities, crafting, cooking, and field trips. Practice and improve Japanese language skills at an intermediate level. Taught in Japanese.
Prerequisite: LJPN 201.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course. Credit not allowed for both LJPN 352A or LJPN 382A.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 365 Introduction to Japanese Cinema Studies Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Terminology, techniques, and approaches specific to Japanese cinema. Taught in Japanese.
Prerequisite: LJPN 305.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 404 Historical Aspects of the Language and Society Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Advanced Japanese language course designed to further enhance proficiency through a variety of activities.
Prerequisite: LJPN 305.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 405 Integrated Japanese: Beyond Words Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Advanced Japanese language course designed to further enhance proficiency through a variety of activities for the continuing student.
Prerequisite: LJPN 305.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 408 Advanced Kanji Study Credit: 1 (1-0-0)
Course Description: Kanji learning strategies and acquisition of advanced Kanji characters.
Prerequisite: LJPN 201.
Registration Information: May be taken up to 4 times for credit.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 495 Independent Study-Japanese Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)
Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have completed three years of college-level Japanese.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LJPN 496 Group Study-Japanese Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)
Course Description:
Prerequisite: LJPN 305.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.