Modern Languages and Classics
Japanese Minor, 19 hours

JAPAN 101 - Beginning Japanese 1.

The first course in beginning Japanese language.

JAPAN 102 - Beginning Japanese 2.

The second course in beginning Japanese language. Prerequisite: JAPAN 101.

JAPAN 201 - Intermediate Japanese 1.

Designed for students with credit in JAPAN 101 and 102. Further develops skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese, and increases knowledge of Japanese culture. Prerequisite: JAPAN 102 or its equivalent.

JAPAN 202 - Intermediate Japanese 2.

Designed for students with credit in JAPAN 201. Further enhances skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese, and increases understanding of Japanese culture. Prerequisite: JAPAN 201 or its equivalent.

JAPAN 334 - Japanese Culture and Civilization.

Survey of the origins and development of Japanese culture: art, literature, religion, philosophy, political and social institutions from earliest to modern times. An overview of cultural traditions for those with a general interest in Japan. Taught primarily in English. Prerequisite: JAPAN 202 or its equivalent or permission of the instructor.

HIST 496 may substitute for JAPAN 334 with permission of the department chairperson.