Currently Offered Courses - Spring 2025
Continuation of JAPN 203. Prerequisite: JAPN 203 or equivalent.
Continuation of JAPN 305. Prerequisite: JAPN 305 or be placement test.
Introduction to the grammar, morphology, vocabulary, and style of classical Japanese language as found in premodern Japanese literary and historical writings. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Three years of modern Japanese language or equivalent.
Advanced reading course in Japanese for undergraduate and graduate students who have completed the 4th year level of Japanese in EALC and who have the requisite language competence. Prepares students to read authentic materials in Japanese and to do independent research using primary and secondary materials in different genres and disciplines, either literary materials or social science/history. Students will build vocabulary, strengthen grammar comprehension and increase reading speed in Japanese prose. Translation skills will also be a focus of this class. Depending upon the professor offering the class, the nature of the readings will vary. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated, if topics vary, in separate terms to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Fourth year Japanese or the equivalent or permission of instructor.
Continuation of JAPN 440. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: JAPN 440 or equivalent.