Graduate School Bulletin

Spring 2024

JPN: Japanese Language

JPN 501: Advanced Japanese I

An advanced course designed to strengthen students¿ ability to understand and speak the Japanese language. Students are required to prepare selected texts and to read and translate them in class. They also write essays based on the texts as well as on Japanese videos.

3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

JPN 502: Advanced Japanese II

The second part of an advanced course in Chinese deigned to strengthen students¿ ability to understand and speak the Japanese language. Students are required to prepare selected texts and to read and translate them in class. They also write essays based on the texts as well as on Japanese videos.

3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

JPN 526: Structure of Japanese

The study of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicon, and writing systems of the Japanese language as well as the use and functions of the language in relation to the social structures and interpersonal relationships.

3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)