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11 courses with the subject JAPAN, 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.

JAPAN 111Beginning Japanese I

This course is an introduction to speaking, reading, and writing Japanese; writing includes the learning of all syllabic letters (Hiragana and Katakana) and basic Kanji (Chinese characters). Class meets four times weekly. Individual language laboratory visits are also required. Offered annually in the fall semester. Does not count toward Japanese major.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 112Beginning Japanese II

This course is an introduction to speaking, reading, and writing Japanese; writing includes the learning of all syllabic letters (Hiragana and Katakana) and basic Kanji (Chinese characters). Class meets four times weekly. Individual language laboratory visits are also required. Offered annually in the spring semester. Does not count toward Japanese major. Prerequisite: JAPAN 111 or equivalent.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 231Intermediate Japanese I

Students continue to develop the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that enable them to deal not only with topics of daily life, but also cultural themes and authentic materials. Class meets four times weekly. Individual language laboratory visits are also required. Offered annually in the fall semester. Prerequisite: JAPAN 112 or equivalent. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 232Intermediate Japanese II

Students continue to develop the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that enable them to deal not only with topics of daily life, but also cultural themes and authentic materials. Class meets four times weekly. Individual language laboratory visits are also required. Offered annually in the spring semester. Prerequisite: JAPAN 231 or equivalent. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 294Academic Internship

OLE Core Requirement: OLE Experience in Practice.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 298Independent Study

Independent work is guided by a faculty member. Students need to have the necessary background, including appropriate coursework, before an independent project is approved. A student may not substitute an IS/IR course for a course regularly offered in a department or program. IS/IR culminates in at least one product (a paper, laboratory report, work of art, etc.). Normally, the student and faculty instructor are expected to meet at least once a week. See catalog for more information under registration and course enrollment. Prerequisites: at least second-year standing; at least 2 relevant courses for 298 (IS); approval from the faculty instructor, the academic advisor, and the department chair or program director.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 301Advanced Japanese I

This third year-level course aims to increase the knowledge of Japanese people, language, and society by comparing with students' own cultures in their target language. Various authentic "texts" (images, video clips, written texts, etc.) support student learning. Offered annually in the fall semester. Prerequisite: JAPAN 232 or equivalent. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 302Advanced Japanese II

This course builds on Japanese 301 and aims to increase the knowledge of Japanese people, language, and society by comparing with students' own cultures in their target language. Authentic "texts" (images, video clips, written texts, etc.) support student learning. Offered annually in the spring semester. Prerequisite: JAPAN 301 or equivalent. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 320Special Topics in Japanese

In this fourth-year-level Japanese course, students explore a specified topic or theme in language, in various text/media (literature, newspaper, manga, and films), in culture/civilization, or in a combination of these, through close examination of texts (written or visual), discussion, analysis, and interpretation of selected materials. Sample topics include" Best Sellers and Film Adaptations" and "Haiku and the Concept of Nature." May be repeated if topic is different. Taught in Japanese. Also counts toward Asian studies major and concentration. Prerequisite: JAPAN 302 or equivalent.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated if topic is different.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 394Academic Internship

OLE Core Requirement: OLE Experience in Practice.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu
JAPAN 398Independent Research

Independent work is guided by a faculty member. Students need to have the necessary background, including appropriate coursework, before an independent project is approved. A student may not substitute an IS/IR course for a course regularly offered in a department or program. IS/IR culminates in at least one product (a paper, laboratory report, work of art, etc.). Normally, the student and faculty instructor are expected to meet at least once a week. See catalog for more information under registration and course enrollment. Prerequisites: at least second-year standing; at least 5 relevant courses for 398 (IR); approval from the faculty instructor, the academic advisor, and the department chair or program director.

Subject
JAPAN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.stolaf.edu

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