JAPN 15101 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I 4 Credit Hours
Introduction to modern standard Japanese in the context of Japanese culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Foreign Language
JAPN 15102 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II 4 Credit Hours
A continuation of the introduction to modern standard Japanese in the context of Japanese culture.
Prerequisite: JAPN 15101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Foreign Language
JAPN 25089 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: JOURNEY TO JAPAN: PAST AND PRESENT (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
This course allows students to travel to Japan and learn important aspects of its culture and history. Students spend four days in Tokyo, four days in Kyoto and two days in Osaka and Nara. Through reading various Japanese texts, students gain insights into Japanese language, literature and culture. Although knowledge of Japanese is a great advantage, non-Japanese speakers are also invited to take this course since all the presentations and readings are in English.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
JAPN 25201 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I 3 Credit Hours
Continued development of speaking, listening and writing skills using a variety of cultural materials.
Prerequisite: JAPN 15102 with a minimum C- grade.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Foreign Language
JAPN 25202 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of JAPN 25201. Continued development of speaking, listening and writing skills using a variety of cultural materials.
Prerequisite: JAPN 25201 with a minimum C- grade.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Foreign Language
JAPN 30095 SPECIAL TOPICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Topic to be announced in schedule of classes.
Prerequisite: Permission.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 35010 INTERMEDIATE READING 3 Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to achieve basic to intermediate competency with reading modern Japanese, develop reading strategies and comprehend and discuss the content of the readings. The course is conducted in both English and Japanese and consists of close, collaborative readings of texts. Students are required to give small presentations and complete weekly assignments and quizzes. There is also a midterm and final exam.
Prerequisite: JAPN 25201.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 35101 INTENSIVE JAPANESE GRAMMAR 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of the study of modern standard Japanese grammar. Focus on passive, causative, passive-causative forms.
Prerequisite: JAPN 25202 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 35326 ADVANCED READING 3 Credit Hours
This course is a continuation of JAPN 35010. The goal of this course is to achieve intermediate to advanced competency with reading modern Japanese, develop reading strategies and comprehend and discuss the content of the readings. The course is conducted in both English and Japanese and consists of close, collaborative readings of texts. Students are required to give small presentations and complete weekly assignments and quizzes. There is also a midterm and final exam.
Prerequisite: JAPN 35010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 45096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for maximum of 6 credit hours) Individual research on a topic dealing with Japanese language or culture carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. The work for this course should result in a paper, presentation or some other appropriate gradable product(s).
Prerequisite: One Japanese (JAPN) upper-division (30000 or 40000 level) course with a minimum B grade; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 45211 WRITING IN JAPANESE 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study of Japanese with emphasis on writing in different styles (essays, questionnaires, charts, emails, etc).
Pre/corequisite: JAPN 35101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 45212 ORAL COMMUNICATION IN JAPANESE 3 Credit Hours
The class focuses on oral communication. Students practice expressing their opinions on familiar subjects and various topics related to Japanese culture through group discussion, interviews, role plays, and presentations. They learn different communication strategies and conversation styles from casual to formal.
Pre/corequisite: JAPN 35101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 45301 BUSINESS JAPANESE 3 Credit Hours
Development of the four language skills in a manner specific to Japanese corporate settings. Introduces Japanese business practice and business etiquette.
Prerequisite: JAPN 35101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 45411 VOICES FROM JAPAN 3 Credit Hours
Designed to further develop students' proficiency in speaking, listening, writing and reading comprehension. The textbook includes interviews with Japanese from various backgrounds.
Pre/corequisite: JAPN 35101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 45421 JAPANESE CULTURE 3 Credit Hours
Explores key aspects of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. Taught in English; no knowledge of Japanese necessary.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 45591 VARIABLE TOPIC SEMINAR IN JAPANESE 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Seminar in Japanese literature or culture; course may be repeated when content varies. Student should have completed at least 9 hours of upper division work in Japanese.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 55301 BUSINESS JAPANESE 3 Credit Hours
Development of the four language skills in a manner specific to Japanese corporate settings. Introduces Japanese business practice and business etiquette.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 65010 THE PRACTICE OF JAPANESE TRANSLATION 2 Credit Hours
Provides an introduction to the translation of non-specialized, non-fiction Japanese texts, focusing on common problem areas, general translation strategies, and specific techniques for resolving problems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: TRST 60010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 65091 SEMINAR IN JAPANESE TRANSLATION 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) An in-depth exploration of methods and resources for specialized Japanese translation projects currently of concern in the translation industry. Topics may focus on various sub-domains including law, finance, medicine, technology, cybersecurity, media translation, subtitling, etc.
Prerequisite: JAPN 65010 and TRST 60010; and graduate studies.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 65098 RESEARCH 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or scholarly activity on a topic dealing with Japanese language, translation or culture carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. The work for this course should result in a paper, presentation or some other appropriate gradable product(s).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
JAPN 65979 CASE STUDY IN TRANSLATION 3 Credit Hours
Students will be responsible for a major translation and a terminology glossary as well as a critical analysis of the source text, the problems encountered during the translation process and the strategies used to solve them.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory