Language & Literature
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Contact Information
Jonathan Ivry
Associate Professor
Phone: 262-472-5061
Location: Laurentide Hall 3207
Elizabeth Lamb
Department Associate
Phone: 262-472-1036
Location: Laurentide Hall 3209
Japanese Courses
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BEGINNING JAPANESE I
Japanese 101, Credits: 4Japanese 101 is the first semester of a two-semester, beginning Japanese language course which emphasizes oral skills but also introduces the written language (hiragana and katakana syllabaries). It also exposes students to the culture of Japan.
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BEGINNING JAPANESE II
Japanese 102, Credits: 4Japanese 102 is the second semester of a two-semester, beginning Japanese language course which emphasizes oral skills but also introduces the written language (hiragana and katakana syllabaries). It also exposes students to the culture of Japan.
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BEGINNING JAPANESE III
Japanese 103, Credits: 4Beginning Japanese III is the third semester Japanese course. Its main objective is to continue the development of the four foundational language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. This course helps students to communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using a variety of basic grammar and expressions, and to interact in brief social interactions in everyday situations.
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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
Japanese 201, Credits: 4Intermediate Japanese I is the fourth semester Japanese course. Its main objective is the development of the four main language skills at an intermediate level of proficiency. This course helps students to participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences, and interact in brief social interactions in everyday situations.
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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
Japanese 202, Credits: 3Intermediate Japanese II is the fifth semester Japanese course. Its main objective is to continue the development of the four language skills at an intermediate level of proficiency, as well as of sociolinguistic knowledge of the language. This course helps students to communicate everyday needs in common conversational situations and to handle uncomplicated social situations.
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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE III
Japanese 203, Credits: 3Intermediate Japanese III is the sixth semester Japanese course. Its main objective is to enhance and further develop the four language skills at an intermediate level of proficiency. This course helps to develop knowledge of grammar and vocabulary needed for topics beyond everyday life, converse in an organized way about events and people's experiences, places, and cultural topics.
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JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES THROUGH THE LENS OF THE MEDIA
Japanese 301, Credits: 3This course aims to familiarize students with the linguistic, cultural and social aspects of Japan through a variety of contemporary media.
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WORKSHOP
Japanese 490, Credits: 1-3Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. Repeatable
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TRAVEL STUDY
Japanese 491, Credits: 1-3Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.
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INTERNSHIP IN JAPANESE
Japanese 493, Credits: 1-3Internships are available in business, government or social service agencies for suitably prepared students wishing to pursue a career that involves foreign languages. Repeatable. Satisfactory/No Credit Grade Basis Only.
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SEMINAR
Japanese 494, Credits: 1-3Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member. Repeatable one time.
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SPECIAL STUDIES
Japanese 496, Credits: 1-3Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable.
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EXCHANGE STUDY
Japanese 497, Credits: 1-99Variable topics. Repeatable.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
Japanese 498, Credits: 1-3Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
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