| Japanese Language and Linguistics
Courses
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 |
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*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 READING (4 credits)
A study of Japanese culture focusing on developing reading skills using authentic written and audio/visual materials. Emphasizes acquiring an advanced level of expressions and patterns.
JAPN 302 ADVANCED WRITING (4 credits)
A study of Japanese culture focusing on developing writing skills using materials of Japanese origin. (AY)
JAPN 303 ADVANCED SPEAKING (4 credits)
A study of Japanese culture focusing on developing speaking skills. Activities include mastery of task-based exchanges, study of discourse development, script writing and performance, study of male and female speech and other socio-linguistic dimensions. (AY)
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.
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)
A study of 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. (D-I)
JAPN 407 TRANSLATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE (3 credits)
Students consider several theoretical approaches and address 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. (AY)
JAPN 422 JAPANESE LINGUISTICS (3 credits)
An investigation of 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. (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 relation
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. (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. (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. |
