Course Descriptions

Japanese

Plan B Major. Students choosing a Plan B major in Modern Languages and Literature may elect Japanese as either their primary
or secondary language. Students who choose Japanese as the primary language are required to take seven courses beyond the 101
level, including at least one course from offerings in Japanese Literature/Culture (Japanese 211 and above), and Special Topics in
East Asian Literatures (401). Two courses in a cognate field or fields are also required as is a paper linking some aspect(s) of the
two languages and the cognates; this paper must be completed in Japanese 401. Students who choose Japanese as the secondary
language are required to take five courses beyond the 101 level, including at least one course from offerings in Japanese
Literature/Culture (Japanese 211 and above) and Special Topics in East Asian Literatures (401).
*Language Concentration in Japanese. For students who do not wish to major in Japanese Plan B, this is an option to
develop linguistic skills and gain an appreciation of Japanese culture. It is a sequence of six courses that must include both
language, and literature and civilization. No more than three transfer credits may be applied to the Language Concentration in
Japanese. One half credit of "Language Across the Curriculum" is required in a course outside the department, preferably in one of
the courses of the studentÕs major. (In cases where "Language Across the Curriculum" is not possible, students will write an
integrating paper related to one of their six Japanese courses: such students will enroll for a half credit of Japanese 399.) Students in
both categories under Plan B (taking Japanese either for the primary or secondary language) and in the Language Concentration in
Japanese are required to pass a Japanese language proficiency examination.
All students in Japanese are strongly encouraged to study in Japan for at least a semester.

Fall Term

101. Intensive Elementary Japanese IÑDesigned to develop fundamental skill in both spoken and written modern Japanese.
About 200 characters will be learned. Since all linguistic skills cannot be fully developed in 101 alone, stress will be placed on the
acquisition of basic structures, which it will be the function of 102 to develop and reinforce. Students who wish to acquire
significant proficiency should therefore plan to take both 101 and 102 in sequence. Four hours of classwork, plus one required drill
hour. Other than beginning students must have the permission of the instructor. (Same as Asian Studies 101.) (1* course
credits)ÑWagoner

201. Intensive Intermediate Japanese IÑThis course emphasizes the continued development of skill in spoken and written
Japanese. Students will read more advanced texts, practice conversation, and be introduced to additional characters. In order to
secure maximum proficiency, students should plan to take both 201 and 202 in sequence. Four hours of classwork, plus one
required drill hour. Prerequisite: Japanese 102 or equivalent. (Same as Asian Studies-Japanese 201.) (1* course credits)ÑWagoner

301. Advanced Japanese IÑFurther development of skill in written and spoken Japanese, with increasing emphasis on longer
texts, additional characters and extensive discussion. In order to secure maximum proficiency, students should plan to take both
301 and 302 in sequence. Prerequisites: Japanese 202 or equivalent and permission of the instructor. (Same as Asian Studies
301.)ÑWagoner

399. Independent StudyÑSubmission of the special registration form, available in the RegistrarÕs Office, and the approval of
the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. (1-2 course credits)ÑStaff

460. TutorialÑSubmission of the special registration form, available in the RegistrarÕs Office, and the approval of the instructor
and chairperson are required for enrollment.ÑStaff

466. Teaching AssistantshipÑSubmission of the special registration form, available in the RegistrarÕs Office, and the
approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. (*-1 course credit)ÑStaff

Spring Term

102. Intensive Elementary Japanese IIÑContinuation of Japanese 101, with increased emphasis on conversational practice.
An additional 120 characters will be learned. Students are expected to master most of the spoken patterns by the end of the semester.
Four hours of classwork, plus one required drill hour. Prerequisite: Japanese 101 or equivalent. (Same as Asian Studies 102.) (1*
course credits)ÑWagoner

202. Intensive Intermediate Japanese IIÑContinuation of Japanese 201, with further emphasis on written and spoken
development of the current idiom. Four hours of classwork, plus one required drill hour. Prerequisite: Japanese 201 or equivalent.
(Same as Asian Studies 202.) (1* course credits)ÑWagoner

233-03. Literature and Culture in East Asia II: JapanÑThis course introduces students to the major authors and works of
Japanese literature, starting from antiquity and ending with the contemporary period. The goal of the course is to foster an
understanding of the development of the literary and cultural tradition of Japan. The emphasis of the course may vary from year to
year. Students are encouraged to take this course in conjunction with Chinese 233-05. (Same as Asian Studies 233-01, Comparative
Literature 233-03, and Modern Languages 233-18.)ÑTam

302. Advanced Japanese IIÑConcentration on advanced writing and speaking skills, further acquisition of compound
characters, and further extensive practice in complex reading. Prerequisite: Japanese 301 or equivalent. (Same as Asian Studies
302.)ÑWagoner

[401. Senior Seminar: Special Topics]ÑThis seminar is required of all seniors majoring in Japanese: Plan B (Japanese as
primary language). Over the term, students will work collaboratively on the various papers they are writing by way of integrating
exercises in their major, and the whole class will undertake a number of readings in common in order to provide informed criticism
of one anotherÕs papers. Depending on enrollment, the class may also spend part of the semester considering a special topic, author
or genre in Japanese Studies.

460. TutorialÑSubmission of the special registration form, available in the RegistrarÕs Office, and the approval of the instructor
and chairperson are required for enrollment.ÑStaff