4 courses with the subject JAPN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
JAPN 111Japanese Language — Beginning I4
This beginner-level Japanese language course is designed for students who have little or no prior knowledge of the Japanese language. The course will introduce students to the basic structures and functions of the Japanese language, its focus being the development of basic communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will have a grasp of essential grammar, hiragana, and katakana, as well as some basic vocabulary and kanji, necessary for becoming proficient in everyday situations. Taking full advantage of the study abroad location and context, the course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing Japanese language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning at the Novice Low to Intermediate levels. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
This Beginning II Japanese course is designed for students who have already completed a semester of introductory Japanese language instruction. Using a communicative approach, this course builds upon basic skills and knowledge of Japanese vocabulary, grammar structures, and culture. Students will learn to describe familiar activities and to exchange information about daily routines, experiences, and interests. This course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context. Japanese language and culture are brought to life through co-curricular activities in and around the city. This course is aligned with the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) standards for language learning at the Novice Intermediate to Novice High levels. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
Intermediate I 4 This course is designed for students who have completed a year of Japanese language instruction at the university level and possess a basic working knowledge of the language. Through a communicative and interactive approach, students build on their introductory knowledge of Japanese vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Emphasis will be placed on the continued development of all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will engage in meaningful communication tasks to develop their ability to communicate in Dean College Academic Catalog 2025–2026
Intermediate II 4 This Intermediate II Japanese course is designed for students who have already developed an intermediate level of proficiency in the language and have completed three semesters of university Japanese language instruction. This course will continue to build upon the intermediate skills and knowledge acquired in the previous Japanese language courses. Focusing on higher-level fluency and accuracy in communication, the course teaches students to initiate and sustain conversations in Japanese on topics that transcend the “here and now,” in familiar as well as new contexts. Students will acquire practical language skills and learn grammatical constructions such as passive, causative, and causative-passive. Japanese language instruction of this course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context. The course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing Japanese language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the ACTFL American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning at Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High levels. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program. Liberal Arts and Studies
