Japanese

 JAPN 1001 Basic Japanese                                                              3 cr.
A sequence of courses for beginners that aims at the acquisition of the four basic language skills: speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. The mastery of basic language structures will be achieved through aural-oral exercises and practice. The Japanese writing system will be introduced from the beginning (all Katakana and Hiragana). Kanji (Chinese characters) will be gradually introduced later in the first course.           

JAPN 1002 Basic Japanese                                                              3 cr.
A continuation of JAPN 1001.                                                         

JAPN 2001 Intermediate Japanese                                                   3 cr.
Continuation of the development of all four language skills: speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. The course includes the study of approximately 100 Japanese characters, and the presentation and discussion of Japanese culture.     

JAPN 2002 Intermediate Japanese                                                   3 cr.
Continuation of the development of all language skills: speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. The course includes the study of additional Japanese characters and the presentation and discussion of aspects of Japanese culture.