Japanese

Introductory course in grammar, reading, writing and Japanese culture. Practice in speaking and understanding, as well as reading and writing Japanese characters.

This is half of the introductory course in Japanese language. Elementary level of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be developed. The course also will introduce cultural aspects of Japan. Mastering of the Japanese syllabic writing system hiragana is required.

The latter half of the introductory course in Japanese language. Elementary level of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be developed. The course also will introduce cultural aspects of Japan. Mastering of the Japanese syllabic writing system katakana is required. Simple kanji (Chinese characters) will also be introduced.

Standard advanced beginners' course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as well as knowledge of Japanese culture.

The first half of the advanced beginners' course. The course enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and understanding of Japanese culture.

The second half of the advanced beginners' course. The course enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and understanding of Japanese culture.

Standard basic intermediate course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and knowledge of Japanese culture.

The first half of the standard basic intermediate course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and knowledge of Japanese culture.

The second half of the standard basic intermediate course in Japanese grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and knowledge of Japanese culture.

Fourth semester course. The course, which is conducted in Japanese, enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The first half of the fourth semester course. The course is conducted in Japanese and enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

The latter half of the fourth semester course. The course, which is conducted in Japanese, enhances students' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of Japanese culture.

First of a series of three conversational courses in Japanese. This course offers oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Japanese.

Second of a series of three conversational courses in Japanese. The course offers intensive oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is designed for students who wish to further acquire basic skills of spoken Japanese.

Third of a series of three conversational courses in Japanese. This course offers intensive oral practice of basic sentence structure and vocabulary most often used in conversation and is designed for students who wish to acquire intermediate skills of spoken Japanese.

Intensive study of kanji characters to increase competence in reading and writing Japanese and in understanding authentic materials.

Intensive study of advanced beginning level of kanji characters to increase competence in reading and writing Japanese and in understanding authentic materials.

Intensive study of basic intermediate level of kanji characters to increase competence in reading and writing Japanese and in understanding authentic materials.

A consideration of the major achievements of Japanese culture as reflected in language, literature, art, religion, and daily life. No knowledge of Japanese required.