JA 101 First Year Japanese (Fall)
An introduction to the modern Japanese language aimed at acquisition of the four basic skills speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on thorough mastery of the basic structures of Japanese through intensive oral-aural practice and extensive use of audiovisual materials. The two kana syllabaries and kanji (characters) will be introduced toward the goals of developing reading skills and reinforcing grammar and vocabulary acquisition. 3 hrs. lect; 3 hrs. drill LNG (C. Cavanaugh, K. Davis)
JA 102 First Year Japanese (Winter)
A continuation of the fall term. (JA 101 or equivalent) 3 hrs. daily LNG (Staff)
JA 103 First Year Japanese (Spring)
A continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context. (JA 101, JA 102) 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. drill LNG (C. Cavanaugh, K. Davis)
JA 201 Second Year Japanese (Fall)
The goals of the intermediate course are to develop the ability to understand conversational Japanese at natural speed, to express oneself accurately and smoothly in various situations, to read nontechnical materials at reasonable speed with the use of the dictionary, and to express oneself in writing with relative ease. Understanding of Japanese culture will be broadened and deepened through mastery of the course materials. (JA 103 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. drill LNG (N.Ogawa, K. Davis)
JA 202 Second Year Japanese (Spring)
Continuation of JA 201. (JA 201 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. drill LNG (N. Ogawa, K. Davis)
JA 301 Third Year Japanese (Fall)
The advanced course aims to increase the students' proficiency in modern standard Japanese, both spoken and written. A variety of written and audiovisual materials will be used to consolidate and expand mastery of more advanced grammatical points and vocabulary. Oral presentation, discussion, and composition in Japanese are also important components of the course. (JA 202 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. drill LNG
(N. Ogawa)
JA 302 Third Year Japanese (Spring)
Continuation of JA 301. (JA 301 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. drill LNG (N. Ogawa)
JA 401 Advanced Japanese (Fall)
Reading, analysis, and discussion of advanced Japanese materials from a variety of modern and contemporary sources. (JA 302 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./disc.(N. Ogawa)
JA 402 Advanced Japanese (Spring)
Continuation of JA 401. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (N. Ogawa)
JA 475 Advanced Reading in Japanese Studies (Fall)
Students read original materials in a variety of disciplines and develop skills to discuss them in Japaneseon a near-native level.This course is required before taking JA 700 but any student may enroll with permission of the instructor. (Approval only) 3 hrs. disc. (K. Davis)
JA 500 Independent Study (Winter)
Students read original materials in a variety of disciplines and develop skills to discuss them in Japaneseon a near-native level.This course is required before taking JA 700 but any student may enroll with permission of the instructor. (Approval only) 3 hrs. disc. (K. Davis)
JA 700 Senior Thesis (Winter/Spring)
Students write a thesis in English with a synopsis in Japanese on literature, film, or culture. The topic for the thesis is chosen in consultation with the instructor. (JA 475) (C. Cavanaugh, N. Ogawa)