6 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 1010Elementary Japanese I
3 hours, 1 hour multimedia laboratory; 3 credits First in a two-semester sequence for beginners and those who have had one year or less of high school study. Introduction to phonetics and writing systems. Development of communicative skills and cultural awareness through extensive classroom interaction and a variety of multimedia materials. (Not open to heritage speakers or to students who have completed more than one year of high school Japanese.) Qualifies as a LOTE (Language Other Than English) course for Pathways College Option purposes.
3 hours, 1 hour multimedia laboratory; 3 credits Second in a two-semester sequence. Expanded acquisition of Programs and Courses of Instruction phonetics and writing systems. Development of communicative skills and cultural awareness through extensive classroom interaction and a variety of multimedia materials. Designed to prepare students for Japanese 1030. (Not open to heritage speakers.) Qualifies as a LOTE (Language Other Than English) course for Pathways College Option purposes.
3 hours, 1 hour multimedia laboratory; 3 credits First in a two-semester sequence for students who have completed Japanese 1010 and 1020 or the equivalent, or have had four years of high school study. Continued development of oral fluency and writing in social interaction and in systematic vocabulary building. Increased awareness of cultural diversity in areas where language is spoken. (Not open to heritage speakers or to students who have completed Japanese 3.) Qualifies as a LOTE (Language Other Than English) course for Pathways College Option purposes.
3 hours, 1 hour multimedia laboratory; 3 credits Second in a two-semester sequence for students who have completed Japanese 1030 or its equivalent. Further refinement of oral fluency and writing in social interaction and in systematic vocabulary building. Expanded awareness of cultural diversity through study of literary and nonliterary texts and other media of communication. (Not open to heritage speakers.) Qualifies as a LOTE (Language Other Than English) course for Pathways College Option purposes.
and J-Pop 3 hours, 3 credits Exploration of the vibrant world of Japanese popular culture, focusing on manga, anime, and J-Pop, three categories with transnational popularity. Examination of historical development, using influential figures and works to show how they reflect and shape Japanese society, and are underpinned by Japanese philosophy and traditional culture. Further exploration of their impact on global audiences. All materials will be made available in English translation. Taught in English. Pre- or corequisite: English 1010
