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
Prerequisites: C+ or above in JPNS W1001 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
Course Number
JPNS1002W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 17:40-18:45We 17:40-18:45Section/Call Number
001/10529Enrollment
14 of 12Instructor
Chikako Takahashi
Prerequisites: C+ or above in JPNS W1001 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
Course Number
JPNS1002W002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Tu 17:40-18:45Th 17:40-18:45Section/Call Number
002/10530Enrollment
10 of 12Instructor
Chikako Takahashi
Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS1101C001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 08:50-09:55Tu 08:50-09:55We 08:50-09:55Th 08:50-09:55Section/Call Number
001/10531Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Fumiko Nazikian
Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS1101C002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
002/10532Enrollment
8 of 12Instructor
Mayumi Nishida
Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS1101C003Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
003/10533Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Fumiko Nazikian
Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS1101C004Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
004/10534Enrollment
4 of 12Instructor
Naoko Sourial
Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS1101C005Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:15Tu 13:10-14:15We 13:10-14:15Th 13:10-14:15Section/Call Number
005/10535Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Shuichiro Takeda
Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS1101C006Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:45Tu 14:40-15:45We 14:40-15:45Th 14:40-15:45Section/Call Number
006/10536Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Keiko Okamoto
Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS1101C007Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-17:15Tu 16:10-17:15We 16:10-17:15Th 16:10-17:15Section/Call Number
007/10537Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Chikako Takahashi
Prerequisites: JPNS C1102 or the equivalent. Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS2201C001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
001/10538Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Naoko Sourial
Prerequisites: JPNS C1102 or the equivalent. Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS2201C002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
002/10539Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Shigeru Eguchi
Prerequisites: JPNS C1102 or the equivalent. Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS2201C003Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:15Tu 13:10-14:15We 13:10-14:15Th 13:10-14:15Section/Call Number
003/10540Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Miharu Nittono
Prerequisites: JPNS C1102 or the equivalent. Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS2201C004Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-17:15Tu 16:10-17:15We 16:10-17:15Th 16:10-17:15Section/Call Number
004/10541Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Shigeru Eguchi
Prerequisites: JPNS C1202 or the equivalent. Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Course Number
JPNS3005W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
001/10542Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Kyoko Loetscher
Prerequisites: JPNS C1202 or the equivalent. Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Course Number
JPNS3005W002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
002/10543Enrollment
5 of 12Instructor
Keiko OkamotoCourse Number
JPNS3101W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
001/10544Enrollment
3 of 12Instructor
Fumiko Nazikian
Prerequisites: JPNS C1202 or the equivalent. 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.
Course Number
JPNS4007W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/11075Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Charles Woolley
Prerequisites: JPNS W4006 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.
Course Number
JPNS4017W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Fr 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/10545Enrollment
3 of 12Instructor
Shigeru Eguchi
Prerequisites: JPNS W4006 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.
Course Number
JPNS4017W002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:55We 11:40-12:55Fr 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
002/10546Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherCourse Number
JPNS4519W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2022
Times/Location
Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/10671Enrollment
5 of 12Instructor
David Lurie
Prerequisites: Students must meet with the instructor prior to taking the course. This course is intended to help students increase their ability level in the four core language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) from advanced to super-advanced. It serves as a bridge between mastering the overall Japanese language and using it for analysis, research, and literary criticism. This is a mandatory course for Ph.D students in Japanese Studies.