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Instruction offered by the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts.
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Japanese
201
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Introduction to Japanese Popular Culture
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An introduction to the major forms of popular visual and material culture from Japan in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Japanese
205
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Beginners' Japanese I
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Basic concepts of modern Japanese. Reading and writing of characters, essentials of grammar, basic vocabulary, and oral drills on normal speech patterns.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(4-1)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Japanese 205 and 30 will not be allowed
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Japanese
301
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Continuing Japanese I
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Further acquisition of Japanese characters, and the development of conversational skills through reading and discussion of selected Japanese texts. Structural analysis of normal speech patterns. Preparation of written assignments. A continuation of Japanese 207.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 207.
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Japanese
309
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Topics in Japanese Culture in an Immersion Setting
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Introduction to contemporary Japanese culture through research projects and life experience.
309.01. Wisdom, Imagination, and Creation
309.02. Longing, Memory, and Inheritance
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the School.
Corequisite(s):
Japanese 311 and 313.
Notes:
This course is given during Spring/Summer Intersession in Japan. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Japanese
311
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Japanese Language in an Immersion Setting I
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Stresses oral skills and cultural understanding in an immersion setting. While the focus will be on speaking and aural comprehension, reading and writing will also be introduced.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 207.
Corequisite(s):
Japanese 309 and 313.
Notes:
This course is given during Spring/Summer Intersession in Japan. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Japanese
313
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Japanese Language in an Immersion Setting II
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A continuation of Japanese 311.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Corequisite(s):
Japanese 309 and 311.
Notes:
This course is given during Spring/Summer Intersession in Japan. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
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Japanese
317
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Topics in Japanese Civilization
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Distinctive features of Japanese civilization within the Asian context.
317.01. Japanese Civilization
317.02. Japanese Cultural History Through Film
317.03. Japanese Cultural History in the Present Day
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Japanese
323
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Critical Approaches to Manga and Anime
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A critical introduction to Japanese manga (print comics) and anime (animation) in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Japanese
325
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Japanese Video Games and Gaming Culture
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A critical introduction to the history, analysis, and social impact of video games from Japan and Japanese gaming culture worldwide.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Japanese
327
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Modern Japanese Literature in Translation
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An introduction to the literature and literary history of modern Japan, with readings drawn from various literary genres, from 1868 to the present.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Taught in English.
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Japanese
331
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Intermediate Japanese I
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An intermediate course giving emphasis to both writing and oral skills. Some of the more difficult aspects of modern Japanese grammar will be studied.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 303.
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Japanese
341
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Introduction to Japanese Literature
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Reading and discussion of selected works of modern Japanese literature.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 303.
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Japanese
441
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Advanced Conversational Japanese
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Intensive development of aural and oral skills in Japanese through discussion of selected topics using a variety of authentic media. The focus will be on developing conversational abilities and vocabulary.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 331.
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Japanese
451
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Japanese Through Contemporary Texts
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Language practice and cultural analysis through the study of contemporary Japanese texts. Authentic material will be selected from documents and textbooks. Students will be able to improve their reading skills while enhancing their knowledge of Japanese culture.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 331.
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Japanese
461
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Japanese-Chinese Cultural Relations
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Discussion of cultural relations and influences between Japan and China. Topics may include cultural identities and cross-influences, literary and artistic traditions, and writing systems.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 303 or higher (excluding Japanese 317).
Notes:
Knowledge of Chinese would be beneficial.
Also known as:
(Chinese 461)
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Japanese
471
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Introduction to Classical Japanese
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Basic introduction to classical Japanese language, including core grammar structures, sample masterpieces, and handwriting.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Japanese 331.
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