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
Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS 1201Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1102</i> or the equivalent.Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS 1202Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1201</i> or the equivalent.Same course as JPNS C1101.
Course Number
JPNS 1101Points
5Same course as JPNS C1102.
Course Number
JPNS 1102Points
5Same course as JPNS C1201. Further practice in reading, writing, conversation, and grammar.
Course Number
JPNS 1201Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101-1102</i> or <i>JPNS F1101-1102</i>.Same course as JPNS C1202. Further practice in reading, writing, conversation, and grammar.
Course Number
JPNS 1202Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101-1102</i> or <i>JPNS F1101-1102</i>.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
JPNS 4007Points
4Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1202</i> or the equivalent.Fall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 10:10a - 11:25a407 MATHEMATICS BUILDING
Section/Call Number
001/10939Enrollment
10 of 12Instructor
Haruo ShiraneSections 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
JPNS 4017Points
4Prerequisite
<i>JPNS W4006</i> or the equivalent.Fall 2021
Times/Location
M W F 10:10a - 11:25a522D KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
001/11006Enrollment
10 of 12Instructor
Shigeru EguchiFall 2021
Times/Location
M W F 1:10p - 2:25p522A KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
002/11007Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherThe 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
JPNS 1002Points
2.5Prerequisite
C+ or above in <i>JPNS W1001</i> or pass the placement test.Fall 2021
Times/Location
M W 5:40p - 6:45p522D KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
001/10991Enrollment
8 of 12Instructor
Chikako TakahashiFall 2021
Times/Location
Tu Th 5:40p - 6:45p522D KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
002/10992Enrollment
8 of 12Instructor
Chikako TakahashiBasic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS 1101Points
5Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 8:50a - 9:55a522B KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
001/10993Enrollment
16 of 16Instructor
Fumiko NazikianFall 2021
Times/Location
Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15a522B KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
002/10994Enrollment
14 of 16Instructor
Fumiko NazikianFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p568 ALFRED LERNER HALL
Section/Call Number
003/10995Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Naoko SourialFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p814 PUPIN LABORATORIES
Section/Call Number
004/10996Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Mayumi NishidaFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15p522C KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
005/10997Enrollment
16 of 16Instructor
Shuichiro TakedaFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 2:40p - 3:45p411 KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
006/10998Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Keiko OkamotoFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:10p - 5:15p411 KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
007/10999Enrollment
18 of 17Instructor
Chikako TakahashiBasic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.
Course Number
JPNS 1102Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1101</i>, <i>F1101</i>, or <i>W1001-W1002</i>, or the equivalent.Spring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 8:50a - 9:55aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/10336Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Mayumi NishidaSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
002/10337Enrollment
8 of 12Instructor
Fumiko NazikianSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
003/10338Enrollment
15 of 12Instructor
Fumiko NazikianSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
004/10339Enrollment
15 of 12Instructor
Shuichiro TakedaSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 2:40p - 3:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
005/10340Enrollment
16 of 12Instructor
Keiko OkamotoSpring 2021
Times/Location
M W Th 4:10p - 5:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
006/10341Enrollment
14 of 12Instructor
Naoko SourialSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 8:50a - 9:55aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
007/19146Enrollment
11 of 12Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherFurther practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS 2201Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1102</i> or the equivalent.Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15a411 KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
001/11000Enrollment
14 of 15Instructor
Naoko SourialFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p522D KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
002/11001Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Shigeru EguchiFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15p522B KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
003/11002Enrollment
11 of 12Instructor
Miharu NittonoFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:10p - 5:15p522D KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
004/11003Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Shigeru EguchiFurther practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.
Course Number
JPNS 2202Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1201</i> or the equivalent.Spring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:15aONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
001/10342Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Naoko SourialSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
002/10343Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Shigeru EguchiSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
003/10344Enrollment
15 of 12Instructor
Miharu NittonoSpring 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 4:10p - 5:15pONLINE ONLY
Section/Call Number
004/10345Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Shigeru EguchiReadings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Course Number
JPNS 3005Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1202</i> or the equivalent.Fall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 11:40a - 12:45p818 PUPIN LABORATORIES
Section/Call Number
001/11004Enrollment
14 of 12Instructor
Keiko OkamotoFall 2021
Times/Location
M Tu W Th 2:40p - 3:45p522A KENT HALL
Section/Call Number
002/11005Enrollment
11 of 12Instructor
Kyoko LoetscherReadings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Course Number
JPNS 4005Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS C1202</i> or the equivalent.Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.
Course Number
JPNS 4006Points
5Prerequisite
<i>JPNS W4005</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to the fundamentals of reading Chinese-style Japanese and related forms, using literary and historical texts. CC GS EN CE GSAS
Course Number
JPNS 4019Points
3Prerequisite
<i>JPNS W4007</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.
Course Number
JPNS 4101Points
4Prerequisite
<i>JPNS W4006</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to the fundamentals of reading Chinese-style Japanese and related forms, using literary and historical texts. CC GS EN CE GSAS