| Course | Title | Instructor | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPANSE 1C | FUNDAMENTALS | STAFF | The objective of Japanese 1A-1B-1C is to guide students in developing facility in basic Japanese. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the language needed to survive in Japan in basic life situations. Students will learn most of the basic grammar of Japanese and to read and write Hiragana, Katakana, and about 100 Kanji (Chinese characters). Prerequisite: Japanese 1B or equivalent. |
| JAPANSE 2C | INTERMEDIATE | STAFF | The objective of the Japanese 2A-2B-2C series is to help students to improve their communication skills in more complicated situations and on more abstract topics. Students will learn more advanced grammatical patterns and useful expressions in Japanese and expand their vocabulary. Students will learn about Japanese culture and society, and are expected to express their thoughts orally and in writing. About 100 more Kanji will be introduced. Prerequisite: Japanese 2B or equivalent. |
| JAPANSE 3C | ADVANCED JAPANESE | STAFF | In the Japanese 3A-3B-3C series, students learn more sophisticated expressions and Kanji compounds needed to work on more complex materials in Japanese. Students are exposed to more authentic materials in preparation for their further studies in Japanese. Various facts of reading and listening will be introduced through materials concerned with Japanese society, culture, tradition, history, economics, politics and current trends. Students will learn to read about and discuss these topics, and to express their thoughts in writing. About 150 new Kanji characters will be introduced, along with Kanji compounds formulated from both new and previously learned Kanji. Prerequisite: Japanese 3B or equivalent |
| JAPANSE 100B | CLASSICAL JAPANESE | KLEIN, S. | This is the second course in a two-quarter series designed to introduce the student to classical Japanese grammar through the reading of selected literary genres, including poetry from the Kokinshu imperial anthology, a medieval noh play, and Edo period fiction. Emphasis throughout will be on reading comprehension, with special emphasis on a thorough understanding of traditional grammar and syntax. Some attention will also be given to figurative language, literary conventions, and thematic reading. Two midterms and a comprehensive final exam; students are also graded on attendance and active participation. Required Text: Haruo Shirane, Classical Japanese: A Grammar and a reading packet available for purchase in class. |