14 courses with the subject JPN, 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.
Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic pattern of spoken Japanese; reading, writing, and basic conversation. For students with one unit or less of high school Japanese.
Acquire basics of Japanese conversation, pronunciation, reading, and written composition with approximately 60 new kanji. Skills include self-introductions, make simple requests to do and not to do things, describe situations and people, and report what others think and say.
Able to sustain short conversations as well as create and understand short written compositions on familiar topics such as personal interests, preferences, future plans, and past experiences with about 140 kanji, while continuing to explore elements of Japanese material and nonmaterial culture.
Study of spoken and written Japanese, including expressing abilities and desires, making and responding to requests, offering suggestions, making apologies, conveying second-hand information, and expressing doubt, all the while broadening knowledge of Japanese culture. Introduces new constructions, including volitional, conditional, and benefactive verbs, as well as about 70 new kanji.
Designation for non-catalogue courses offered by a department abroad in Japan, but primarily taught in English as the language of instruction. Course may be repeated under different subtitles.
Study of Japanese to include grammatically complex sentences, basic honorific and humble forms to respond to requests, to convey and understand emotion and impact, and to narrate hypothetical situations in speech and writing with approximately 300 kanji. Oral and written projects focus on intercultural exchange and Japanese material and non-material culture.
Continuing review of the grammatical structure of Japanese at the intermediate high level. Emphasis on development of application in composition, conversation, and readings through an oral and written presentation project and extensive use of authentic materials and translation.
Targeted practice on sustaining intermediate / advanced spoken interaction in Japanese on familiar topics. Investigation of how factors such as social rank, age, class, and formality impact vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Critique and analysis of how speech responds to societal norms and trends, especially in intercultural contexts, and the implications for language learning strategies.
Introduction to the sound system of Japanese language varieties from the perspective of applied linguists and language learners. Description and comparison of Japanese vowels, consonants, mora timing, pitch-accent, intonation, and other features. Pronunciation training with a focus on intelligibility, and introduction to sociolinguistic factors in speech patterns.
Social, economic, and political issues in contemporary Japanese culture explored through a variety of sources with particular emphasis on comparing and contrasting Japanese and international perspectives on trends and issues of global significance including national identity, the family unit, rights and responsibilities of individuals, and sustainability. Course taught in English.
Description and analysis of music composed, performed, and/or produced in Japan, including instrumentation, harmony, rhythm, structure, and common thematic elements. Examination of the roles of music in society from the Meiji Era to the present day. Case studies drawn from Japanese folk, classical, jazz, soundtrack, and popular music. Selected topics may vary by semester.
Junior-level designation for non-catalogue courses offered by a department abroad, primarily taught in Japanese as the language of instruction. Course may be repeated under different subtitles.
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Supervised program of work and study conducted within an agency and/or setting that provides practical experience with observation and application of Japanese language skills.
Source: University of North Carolina Wilmington's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
