 Japanese
Course Listings
JPNS 101
Elementary Japanese I (L) [4]
An Introduction to Japanese language and culture. Comprehension and
basic speaking skills are emphasized. Hiragana writing and reading introduced
and used extensively throughout the course.
Prerequisite: None.
JPNS 102
Elementary Japanese II (L) [4]
Emphasis on extending skills in Japanese within the context of real-life
situations. Reading and writing skills also addressed along with the
introduction of Katakana.
Prerequisite: JPNS 101 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent.
JPNS 201
Elementary Japanese III (L) [4]
The concluding semester of the elementary language sequence. Emphasis
on developing communicative language skills and formal knowledge of
grammar in listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing.
Kanji characters incorporated in addition to Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries.
Prerequisite: JPNS 102 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent.
JPNS 202
Intermediate Japanese I (L) [4]
The introductory semester of the intermediate Japanese language sequence.
Greater emphasis on formal knowledge of grammar, reading, and writing
skills. Extension of the communicative language skills in social situations.
Further development of knowledge of Japanese culture and society.
Prerequisite: JPNS 201 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent.
MLL 222
Classics of Japanese Cinema (C) [3]
An introduction to the classic films of the Japanese cinema, presented
in the context of Japanese culture and society. Representative directors
include Mizoguchi, Kurosawa, Ozu, Morita, Ichikawa, and Itami.
Taught in English. No knowledge of Japanese required.
Prerequisite: None.
MLL 327
Modern Japanese Culture (C) [3]
Examines modern Japanese culture, including family structure, daily
life, regional variations, interpersonal and inter-cultural communication,
education from nursery school to college, the traditional arts still
practiced in modern Japan and the development of popular youth culture.
Students will deepen their understanding through cross-cultural role-playing,
hands-on experience with the arts and field trips. The course is taught
in English.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Textbooks
Japanese: The Spoken Language
Part 1
by Eleanor Harz with Mari Noda
Japanese: The Spoken Language
Part 2
by Eleanor Harz with Mari Noda
Japanese: The Written Language
Field Test Edition Part 1
by Eleanor Harz and Mari Noda
Japanese: The Written Language
Field Test Edition Part 2
by Eleanor Harz and Mari Noda
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Other
Resources
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Writing Paper
Save the pictures to your computer and
print them for japanese Writing paper.
Beginner
Writing Paper - large box design to
help you carefully write down homework.
Intermediate Writing Paper - smaller
box design, designed for students with some writing experience.
Advanced Writing Paper - even smaller
box design to allow for longer writing assignments
Furigana Paper - Paper
designed for Kanji Practice (for JPNS2XX and above only)
Printing suggestions- to get the
most out of this paper please follow these simple guide lines:
- Only print out one at a time until you know what you are doing.
- Minimize your margins to get the most out of each sheet of paper.
- Make sure the picture is "scaled" to to fit on only ONE
sheet of paper.
- Try to use a graphics program to print them not a web browser
- Can you print on both sides of the paper?
You can find many of these options under menus labeled "page properties",
"page setup", "print properties", "print setup"
or similar menu names. The menus are different for each program.
The pictures have been tested using Microsoft WindowsXP, Paint, and
a Hewlett Packard LaserJet 1100.
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