Spring 2012

JPNS 1101 – Elementary Japanese 1

Introduces basic grammar, sentence patterns, and vocabulary of Japanese with emphasis on spoken Japanese. Includes an introduction to the hiragana and katakana syllabaries in the written component. Designed for students with no previous knowledge of Japanese.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Elementary Japanese 1 – 30241 – JPNS 1101 – 01- 10:30 am-11:35 am MWR
  • Elementary Japanese 1 – 30240 – JPNS 1101 – 02- 9:15 am-10:20 am MWR
  • Elementary Japanese 1 – 30132 – JPNS 1101 – 03- 1:35 pm-2:40 pm MWR
  • Elementary Japanese 1 – 30129 – JPNS 1101 – 04- 4:35 pm-5:40 pm MWR
  • Elementary Japanese 1 – 36652 – JPNS 1101 – 05- 10:30 am-11:35 am MWR

JPNS 1102 – Elementary Japanese 2

Continues JPNS 1101. Emphasizes the development of oral skills; secondary emphasis is on reading. Offers students the opportunity to learn basic grammatical patterns, expand vocabulary, and improve communication skills in modern Japanese. Includes the introduction to kanji characters in the written component. Prereq. JPNS 1101 or JPNS 1301.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Elementary Japanese 2 – 30239 – JPNS 1102 – 01- 9:15 am-10:20 am MWR
  • Elementary Japanese 2 – 30130 – JPNS 1102 – 02- 10:30 am-11:35 am MWR
  • Elementary Japanese 2 – 33891 – JPNS 1102 – 03- 4:35 pm-5:40 pm MWR

JPNS 2101 – Intermediate Japanese 1

Emphasizes further vocabulary building. Offers students an opportunity to master the fine points of grammar through written composition, prepared oral reports, and reading and discussion from contemporary Japanese materials. Prereq. JPNS 1102 or JPNS 1302.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Intermediate Japanese 1 – 30238 – JPNS 2101 – 01- 9:15 am-10:20 am MWR
  • Intermediate Japanese 1 – 34516 – JPNS 2101 – 02- 1:35 am-2:40 am MWR

JPNS 2102 – Intermediate Japanese 2

Builds on JPNS 2101 and focuses on further development of vocabulary. Offers students an opportunity to continue to master grammar and conversation through written composition, prepared oral reports, and reading and discussion from contemporary Japanese materials. Prereq. JPNS 2101 or JPNS 2301.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types: Lecture

  • Intermediate Japanese 2 – 30131 – JPNS 2102 – 01- 1:35 pm-2:40 pm MWR

JPNS 3101 – Advanced Japanese 1

Continues further development of vocabulary. Offers students an opportunity to continue to master grammar and conversation through advanced reading, composition, grammar review, and listening skills. Whenever possible, offers students an opportunity to engage in local community activities to enhance communication skills and cultural knowledge. Prereq. JPNS 2102 or JPNS 2302.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types:Lecture

  • Advanced Japanese 1 – 33889 – JPNS 3101 – 01- 5:50 pm-6:50 pm W and 2:50 pm-4:30 pm R

JPNS 3101 – Advanced Japanese 2

Builds on JPNS 3101 and continues further development of vocabulary. Offers students an opportunity to continue to master grammar and conversation through advanced reading, composition, grammar review, and listening skills. Whenever possible, offers students an opportunity to engage in local community activities to enhance communication skills and cultural knowledge. Prereq. JPNS 3101 or JPNS 3301.

Credit Hours: 4.000 (4.000 lecture hours)

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule Types:Lecture

  • Advanced Japanese 2 – 35664 – JPNS 3102 – 01- 11:45 am-1:25 pm MR