Kyoko Davis
Senior Lecturer in Japanese
- Office
- FIC Freeman LF01C
- Tel
- (802) 443-5157
- kdavis@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- Spring 2025: Tuesday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursday 12:40-1:40 p.m.
Courses Taught
IGST 0700
Current
Upcoming
Senior Work
Course Description
Senior Work
(Approval Required)
Terms Taught
JAPN 0102
First-Year Japanese
Course Description
First-Year Japanese
This course is an intensive continuation of JAPN 0101. This course is required for those students wishing to take JAPN 0103 in the Spring. (JAPN 0101)
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0201
Upcoming
Second-Year Japanese
Course Description
Second-Year Japanese
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. (JAPN 0103 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0202
Current
Second-Year Japanese
Course Description
Second-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0201. (JAPN 0201 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0401
Advanced Japanese
Course Description
Advanced Japanese
In this course we will read, analyze, and discuss advanced Japanese materials from a variety of modern and contemporary sources. (JAPN 0302 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0402
Current
Advanced Japanese
Course Description
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0401. (JAPN 0401) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0475
Upcoming
Seminar in Japanese Studies
Course Description
Advanced Reading in Japanese Studies
In this course students will read original materials in a variety of disciplines and develop skills to analyze and discuss them in Japanese. Advanced listening practice, oral presentation and academic writing will also be emphasized. (Approval only) 3 hrs. disc.
Terms Taught
JAPN 0500
Current
Upcoming
Independent Project
Course Description
Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.
Terms Taught
JAPN 0700
Current
Upcoming
Honors Thesis
Course Description
Honors Thesis
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. (JAPN 0475)
Terms Taught