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JAPN 1300 Beginning Japanese (3)
This is a common course number.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introduction to Japanese speaking, oral comprehension, reading, writing, grammar and culture. It is strongly recommended that students who plan to study Japanese for more than one semester enroll in Japanese 1411, which includes an extra hour of lab per week (and an extra hour of credit for the course). Students who successfully complete Japanese 1311 and wish to continue their studies of Japanese may register for Japanese 1412. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113
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JAPN 1411 Beginning Japanese I (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number JPN 101.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introductory course intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develp the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Japanese customs, culture, and institutions are also presented. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113
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JAPN 1412 Beginning Japanese II (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number JPN 102.
Prerequisite: Japanese 1411 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course continues the conversation, reading, writing, and grammar begun in Japanese 1411. Students are expected to acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary, and will continue study of Japanese culture, customs, and institutions. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113
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JAPN 2311 Intermediate Japanese I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number JPN 201.
Prerequisite: Japanese 1412 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is designed to further develop students' overall language proficiency through more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises. Japanese language structures, vocabulary and the phonetic system are reviewed. The study of culture and institutions is continued. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113
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JAPN 2312 Intermediate Japanese II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number JPN 202.
Prerequisite: Japanese 2311 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is a continuation of Japanese 2311. The stress is on reading, composition, grammatical complexities, and intense oral practice, with continued studies of the culture. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603025113
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