Japanese (JAPAN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

JAPAN 1101

Gives a thorough grounding in all four language skills-speaking, listening, reading, and writing-at the beginning level. The laboratory provides explanation, analysis, and cultural background. Daily lectures ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 6 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2215 JAPAN 1101   LEC 001

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2216 JAPAN 1101   LEC 002

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2217 JAPAN 1101   LEC 003

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2218 JAPAN 1101   LEC 004

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2219 JAPAN 1101   LEC 005

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2220 JAPAN 1101   LEC 006

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3300 JAPAN 1101   LEC 007

    • MTWRF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2214 JAPAN 1101   LAB 401

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: beginners or those who have been placed in the course by examination.

  •  3184 JAPAN 1101   LAB 402

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: beginners or those who have been placed in the course by examination.

JAPAN 2201

This course provides widely applicable language proficiency as an integrated Japanese course, which develops all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) at the post-elementary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3301 JAPAN 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6957 JAPAN 2201   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 1102 or equivalent as determined through placement test.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3302 JAPAN 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6958 JAPAN 2201   LAB 402

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 1102 or equivalent as determined through placement test.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3303 JAPAN 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6959 JAPAN 2201   LAB 403

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 1102 or equivalent as determined through placement test.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3304 JAPAN 2201   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6960 JAPAN 2201   LAB 404

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 1102 or equivalent as determined through placement test.

JAPAN 3301

For students who have learned basic Japanese skills and would like to develop higher skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2954 JAPAN 3301   SEM 101

    • MTWR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ichikawa, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 2202 or placement by instructor during registration.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18548 JAPAN 3301   SEM 102

    • MTWR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ichikawa, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 2202 or placement by instructor during registration.

JAPAN 4401

Develops reading, writing and oral communication skills at the advanced level. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2221 JAPAN 4401   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 3302 or placement by instructor during registration.

  •  6968 JAPAN 4401   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Prerequisite: C+ or above in JAPAN 3302 or placement by instructor during registration.

JAPAN 4410

Overview of the history of the Japanese language followed by intensive examination of issues of interest to participants. Students should have reading knowledge of Japanese. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 4411LING 4411

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18512 JAPAN 4410   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Whitman, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18772 JAPAN 4410   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Whitman, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

JAPAN 4421

This is a Japanese course to develop both oral and written communication skills focusing on a variety of current events and social phenomena in Japan. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: Contemporary Issues

  • 18527 JAPAN 4421   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Muller, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of C+ or above in JAPAN 4402 or placement by instructor.

  • Topic: Contemporary Issues

  • 18528 JAPAN 4421   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Muller, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies