Courses with * fulfill
General
Education requirements
(A-AP) = Arts - Applied
(A-TH) = Arts -
Theoretical/Historical
(A-AR) = Analytical -
Abstract
Reasoning
(A-QR) = Analytical -
Quantitative
Reasoning
(CP) = Comparative Practices
(D-D) = Diversity - Domestic
(D-I) = Diversity - International
(D-L) = Diversity - Language
(ES) = Earlham Seminar
(IP) = Interpretive Practices
(SI) = Scientific Inquiry
(W) = Wellness
(AY) = Offered in Alternative Year
*JAPN 101 BASIC JAPANESE I
(5 credits)
An outcome-based, interactive approach to basic Japanese that emphasizes
the development of the linguistic and cultural competence needed to communicate
with native speakers. Communication skills — interpretative, interpersonal
and presentational — are developed gradually. Requires active participation
in- and outside of class. (D-L)
*JAPN 102 BASIC JAPANESE II
(5 credits)
A continuation of Basic Japanese I. (D-L)
JAPN 201 INTERMEDIATE
JAPANESE I (5 credits)
A continuation of Basic Japanese
I and II to build further language skills and cultural literacy.
JAPN 202 INTERMEDIATE
JAPANESE II (5 credits)
A continuation of Intermediate
Japanese I.
JAPN 301 ADVANCED JAPANESE I (4 credits)
Focuses on the further development
of language skills and cultural literacy. Emphasizes acquiring an advanced
level of expressions and patterns to prepare for Advanced Japanese II.
JAPN 302 ADVANCED JAPANESE II (4 credits)
Continues the acquisition of overall
advanced language skills, enhancing the comprehension of Japanese culture and
developing its connections with global issues.
JAPN 351 TEACHING JAPANESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (3 credits)
Introduction of
basic current principles of language learning and teaching, and unique features
of Japanese. Students practice teaching in drill sessions in Basic and Intermediate
Japanese courses on campus and/or teaching in elementary schools. Taught in
Japanese and English. Prerequisite: Advanced language courses or consent of
the instructor. Also listed as JPNS 351.
JAPN 352 TEACHING JAPANESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: PRACTICUM
(1-3 credits)
Students develop further pedagogical skills through teaching
practice. Prerequisite: JAPN 351.
*JAPN 382 TOPICS IN JAPANESE (3 credits)
Investigates several aspects of
Japanese language and culture through a variety of media, literatures and films.
Students engage in projects and build independent research skills. Taught in
English and Japanese. Reading materials in English and Japanese. Prerequisite:
Advanced language skills or consent of the instructor. Also listed as JPNS
382. (D-I)
JAPN 407 TRANSLATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE (3 credits)
Studies several theoretical
approaches and addresses a variety of issues. In addition to readings, discussion
and research on particular aspects of translation, students design and carry
out individual and group translation projects. Prerequisite: Advanced level
reading skills or consent of the instructor. Also listed as JPNS 407. (AY)
JAPN 422 JAPANESE LINGUISTICS (3 credits)
Investigates the origin, writing
system, sound system, word formation and structure of Japanese language as
well as the relationships between language and culture. Taught in Japanese
and English. Prerequisite: Advanced language courses or consent of the instructor.
Also listed as JPNS 422. (AY)
*JAPN 430 JAPANESE LANGUAGE IN SOCIAL CONTEXT (3 credits)
Examines Japanese
language in a social context to develop students' understanding of and
critical thinking about the dynamic relationship between language use and society
with particular reference to Japan. Topics include aspects of Japanese language
and the society and interaction between them, the concept of social group,
gender differences, politeness, influence of foreign languages on the Japanese
language and popular culture. Taught in English and Japanese; reading materials
in English and Japanese. Prerequisite: Advanced level of language skills in
Japanese or consent of the instructor. Also listed as JPNS 430. (D-I) (AY)
*JAPN 431 LITERACY IN JAPANESE (3 credits)
Examines the writing system of
Japanese from psycholinguistic and pedagogical viewpoints. Includes an overview
of writing systems around the word and their evolutions. Also listed as JPNS
431. (D-I) (AY)
JAPN 485 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits)
Self-designed study to accommodate
an individual student's
needs and interests. Intended mainly for the advanced student for an investigation
of a special topic.
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