JPN: Japanese

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The bolded first line begins with a capitalized abbreviation that designates the subject area followed by the course number and title. The credit hour value is also displayed.

The course description outlines what topics are covered in the course.

Prerequisites: Coursework and/or other requirements to be completed before taking the course.

Corequisites: Course(s) that must be taken in the same term.

"Recommended courses": Prerequisites or corequisites that are not required for enrollment in a particular course but would aid the student in successful completion of that course.

"Gen Ed Attribute": Indicates the general education attributes that apply to a particular course, regardless of the student's university admit term.

General Education Key: List of available general education areas that a particular course may satisfy. Certain areas cannot be simultaneously satisfied by the same course. See General Education Requirements for more information.

ARC - Arabic Culture Cluster
ART - Arts Distributive
ASL - American Sign Language Culture Cluster
BSS - Behavioral and Social Science Distributive
CAP - Capstone
CEP - Community Engagement Pathway
CLC - Classical Civilizations Culture Cluster
DIV - Diverse Communities
DLP - Digital Literacy Pathway
ENG - English Composition
ETH - Ethics
FFC - France and Francophone Area Culture Cluster
FYE - First-Year Experience
GAP - Global Awareness Pathway
GEC - German Culture Cluster
HHP - Health Humanities Pathway
HUM - Humanities Distributive
INT - Interdisciplinary
ITC - Italian Culture Cluster
REC - Russian and Eastern European Culture Cluster
SCI - Science Distributive
SPC - Spanish Culture Cluster
SPE - Speaking Emphasis
SUP - Sustainability Pathway
WRT - Writing Emphasis

Distance Education: Indicates if a course is approved to be offered via distance education. See the class schedule for details.

Repeatable for Credit: Indicates if a student can take the course more than once and obtain credit. Verify the maximum allowable number of credits with the department.

Equivalent: Indicates if there are any other course offerings that are considered equivalent to the course listing. Although all will satisfy the same requirements, no more than one can be taken for credit. Subsequent attempts of any of the course numbers will be subject to repeat rules.

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JPN 101. Elementary Japanese I. 3 Credits.

Students will study idiomatic expressions and the fundamentals of grammar. Vocabulary acquisition, writing system (hiragana and katakana) and some kanji. The relationship between language and culture will be introduced and emphasized.

Gen Ed Attribute: Global Awareness Pathway

JPN 102. Elementary Japanese II. 3 Credits.

Develops further the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Lectures, language laboratory, oral practice, and small group work.

JPN 199. Japanese Transfer Credits. 1-9 Credits.

Transfer Credits

Repeatable for credit.

JPN 201. Intermediate Japanese I. 3 Credits.

Course is designed to reinforce the fundamentals of the Japanese language skills introduced in the elementary level. It also aims at developing the functional ability to communicate in Japanese beyond the survival level.

JPN 201 Prerequisite: Successful completion of JPN 102 with minimum grade of D-.

JPN 202. Intermediate Japanese II. 3 Credits.

Acquisition of oral skills, with the class conducted entirely in Japanese. To develop the ability to behave appropriately and effectively in Japanese culture and society. Expansion of conversational skills. The course will also help develop cultural sensitivity, which is crucial in conducting intercultural communication.

JPN 202 Prerequisite: Successful completion of JPN 201 with minimum grade of D-.

JPN 301. Conversational Japanese I. 3 Credits.

A continuation of Japanese 202. Students develop increased communication skills and greater understanding of Japanese grammar. This course will assist students in improving reading, writing and understanding the Japanese language, as well as refining pronunciation and other communication skills.

JPN 301 Prerequisite: Successful completion of JPN 202 with minimum grade of D-.

JPN 302. Conversational Japanese II. 3 Credits.

Improvement of Japanese language proficiency with focus on conversation for students who have completed the first 5 semesters (or equivalent) of Japanese. A review of kanji and fundamental reading strategies in order to enhance students' verbal skills, with conversation centered around authentic materials, including newspaper articles on relevant social or political issues, short essays, and short articles from academic texts.

JPN: Japanese

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