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JAPN111 Elementary Japanese I (3 cr.)
(Not open to native speakers of Japanese; assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese.) An elementary study of Japanese. Early emphasis is on oral communication skills as a foundation for building balanced proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as elements of culture, history, and geography. Authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

JAPN112 Elementary Japanese II (3 cr.)
(Not open to native speakers of Japanese.) Prerequisite: JAPN 111. Continued basic study of Japanese, emphasizing oral communication as a foundation for building a balanced development of proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing are practiced. Discussion promotes further familiarity with culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

JAPN114 Elementary Japanese III (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: JAPN 112. Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese. Japanese culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, character recognition and writing, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Japanese speakers orally and in writing at an advanced elementary level. Oral and written authentic text is used as much as possible. Not open to native speakers of Japanese.

JAPN115 Elementary Japanese IV (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: JAPN 114. Improvement of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese. Japanese culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, character recognition and writing, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Japanese speakers orally and in writing at a basic intermediate level. Oral and written authentic text is used as much as possible. Not open to native speakers of Japanese.

JAPN221 Intermediate Japanese I (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: JAPN 115. Continued integrated study of Japanese. Emphasis is on reading, writing, and cultural phases.

JAPN222 Intermediate Japanese II (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: JAPN 221. Continued integrated study of Japanese. Emphasis is on reading, writing, and cultural phases.

JAPN224 Intermediate Japanese III (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: JAPN 222. Continued advanced integrated study of Japanese. Emphasis is on reading, writing, and cultural phases.

JAPN225 Intermediate Japanese IV (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: JAPN 224. Continued advanced integrated study of Japanese. Emphasis on reading, writing, and cultural phases.