Japanese
The courses below are offered through the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Admission to Language Courses and Language Placement Test
Students who wish to begin study of a language at a level beyond first-term elementary and students who have had a break of a semester or more in their language study must pass a language placement test before registering. The test will be given on the Friday before the first day of classes. Please see the departmental website for additional information.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Introduction to the fundamentals of classical Japanese grammar. Trains students to read Japanese historical and literary texts from the early period up to the 20th century.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 4007Section/Call Number
001/44427Times/Location
Tu Th 10:10a - 11:25a304 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Charles WoolleyPoints
4Enrollment
4Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1202</i> or the equivalent.Sections 1 & 2: Readings of advanced modern literary, historical, political, and journalistic texts, and class discussions about current issues and videos. Exercises in scanning, comprehension, and English translation. Section 3: Designed for advanced students interested in developing skills for reading and comprehending modern Japanese scholarship.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 4017Section/Call Number
001/44483Times/Location
M W F 10:10a - 11:25a411 KENT HALL
Instructor
Shigeru EguchiPoints
4Enrollment
8Prerequisite
<i>JPNS W4006</i> or the equivalent.The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1001Section/Call Number
001/21153Times/Location
M W 11:40a - 12:45p522C KENT HALL
Instructor
Naofumi TatsumiPoints
2.5Enrollment
9The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1001Section/Call Number
002/25373Times/Location
M W 5:40p - 6:45p424 KENT HALL
Instructor
Toshiko OmoriPoints
2.5Enrollment
15The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1001Section/Call Number
003/71946Times/Location
Tu Th 11:40a - 12:45p522C KENT HALL
Instructor
Miharu NittonoPoints
2.5Enrollment
12The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1001Section/Call Number
004/70892Times/Location
Tu Th 5:40p - 6:45p522B KENT HALL
Instructor
Toshiko OmoriPoints
2.5Enrollment
13The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1002Section/Call Number
001/44414Times/Location
M W 5:40p - 6:45pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Yuka NakazatoPoints
2.5Enrollment
11Prerequisite
C+ or above in <i>JPNS W1001</i> or pass the placement test.The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1002Section/Call Number
002/44415Times/Location
Tu Th 5:40p - 6:45pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Yuka NakazatoPoints
2.5Enrollment
11Prerequisite
C+ or above in <i>JPNS W1001</i> or pass the placement test.Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1101Section/Call Number
001/44478Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Naofumi TatsumiPoints
5Enrollment
14Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1101Section/Call Number
002/44479Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Fumiko NazikianPoints
5Enrollment
15Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1101Section/Call Number
003/44480Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15p407 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Shigeru EguchiPoints
5Enrollment
15Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1101Section/Call Number
004/44481Times/Location
M Tu W Th 2:40p - 3:45p616 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Keiko OkamotoPoints
5Enrollment
15Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1101Section/Call Number
005/44482Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:10p - 5:15pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Yuka NakazatoPoints
5Enrollment
12Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1102Section/Call Number
001/67220Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15a522C KENT HALL
Instructor
Naofumi TatsumiPoints
5Enrollment
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101</i>, <i>F1101</i>, or <i>W1001-W1002</i>, or the equivalent.Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1102Section/Call Number
002/27342Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p405 KENT HALL
Instructor
Fumiko NazikianPoints
5Enrollment
17Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101</i>, <i>F1101</i>, or <i>W1001-W1002</i>, or the equivalent.Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1102Section/Call Number
003/66692Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15p522C KENT HALL
Instructor
Naofumi TatsumiPoints
5Enrollment
11Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101</i>, <i>F1101</i>, or <i>W1001-W1002</i>, or the equivalent.Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1102Section/Call Number
004/71308Times/Location
M Tu W Th 2:40p - 3:45p423 KENT HALL
Instructor
Keiko OkamotoPoints
5Enrollment
13Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101</i>, <i>F1101</i>, or <i>W1001-W1002</i>, or the equivalent.Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1102Section/Call Number
005/27564Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:10p - 5:15p423 KENT HALL
Instructor
Asami TsudaPoints
5Enrollment
15Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101</i>, <i>F1101</i>, or <i>W1001-W1002</i>, or the equivalent.Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 1102Section/Call Number
006/22319Times/Location
M Tu W Th 5:40p - 6:45p423 KENT HALL
Instructor
Asami TsudaPoints
5Enrollment
16Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101</i>, <i>F1101</i>, or <i>W1001-W1002</i>, or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2201Section/Call Number
001/44373Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Fumiko NazikianPoints
5Enrollment
10Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1102</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2201Section/Call Number
002/44374Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Naofumi TatsumiPoints
5Enrollment
9Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1102</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2201Section/Call Number
003/44375Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15p116 KNOX HALL
Instructor
Miharu NittonoPoints
5Enrollment
2Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1102</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2201Section/Call Number
004/44376Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:10p - 5:15p315 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Shigeru EguchiPoints
5Enrollment
15Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1102</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2202Section/Call Number
001/74185Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Fumiko NazikianPoints
5Enrollment
6Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1201</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2202Section/Call Number
002/67337Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p423 KENT HALL
Instructor
Shigeru EguchiPoints
5Enrollment
9Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1201</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2202Section/Call Number
003/21760Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15p522B KENT HALL
Instructor
Miharu NittonoPoints
5Enrollment
8Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1201</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 2202Section/Call Number
004/66814Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:10p - 5:15p522B KENT HALL
Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherPoints
5Enrollment
17Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1201</i> or the equivalent.Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 3005Section/Call Number
001/44416Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p423 KENT HALL
Instructor
Keiko OkamotoPoints
5Enrollment
8Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1202</i> or the equivalent.Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Fall 2019
Course Number
JPNS 3005Section/Call Number
002/44417Times/Location
M Tu W Th 2:40p - 3:45p423 KENT HALL
Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherPoints
5Enrollment
10Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1202</i> or the equivalent.Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 3006Section/Call Number
001/60299Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p4A KRAFT CENTER
Instructor
Keiko OkamotoPoints
5Enrollment
7Prerequisite
<i>JPNS W4005</i> or the equivalent.Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Spring 2019
Course Number
JPNS 3006Section/Call Number
002/73623Times/Location
M Tu W Th 2:40p - 3:45p522B KENT HALL