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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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JPN 101. Elementary Japanese (5) I II CDT Conversation, grammar, and readings in modern Japanese.

JPN 102. Elementary Japanese (5) I II CDT Conversation, grammar, and readings in modern Japanese. P, JPN 101, consent of instructor.

JPN 194. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

JPN 199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

JPN 201. Intermediate Japanese (5) I II CDT Grammar, reading, and conversation in modern Japanese. P, JPN 102, consent of instructor.

JPN 202. Intermediate Japanese (5) I II CDT Grammar, reading, and conversation in modern Japanese. P, JPN 201, consent of instructor.

JPN 203. Japanese in Nagoya (4) S GRD Class work concentrates on daily conversation practice, along with composition writing. Taught entirely in Japanese. P, one year of Japanese language study or equivalent.

JPN 220. Religion in Japanese Society (3) I II Introduction to texts, images and activities, both historical and contemporary, that comprise Japanese religion. P, two courses from Tier One, Traditions and Cultures (TRAD 101,102,103,104). (Identical with RELI 220). Approved as Tier Two -Humanities.

JPN 245. Popular Culture in Japan (3) I Introduction to contemporary Japanese popular culture through study of literature, theater, entertainment, advertising, film and other fields. Approved as Tier Two -Arts.

JPN 272. Japanese Civilization (3) I The study of the evolution of Japanese social values, aesthetic expression, religion and political institutions in order to understand Japan's cultural heritage and contemporary society. (Identical with HIST 272).

JPN 273. Japanese Culture - Track II (2) S Lectures conducted in English, video materials, field trips. All provide the student with deeper understanding and appreciation of Japan, its culture, the peoples' ways of thinking, feeling, and the Japanese workplace. Field Trips.

JPN 294. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

JPN 299. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

JPN 299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

JPN 303. Japanese in Nagoya - Track II (4) S Class work focuses on daily conversation practice, along with composition writing. Taught entirely in Japanese. P, two years of Japanese or equivalent.

JPN 310. Japanese Literature and War (3) I Experiences of Japanese men and women in the second world war as portrayed in short stories, novels, and poetry written in Japan since the end of the war. All readings done in English translation. Writing Emphasis Course.

JPN 336. History of Japanese Film (3) I II 2R, 2S. P, advanced standing waived for this course. (Identical with M AR 336, which is home).

JPN 373. Japanese Culture - Track III (2) S This program is an intensive conversational practice with an opportunity to learn Japanese customs and culture to enrich vocabulary and expressions. Students develop the skill of writing a report in Japanese.

JPN 396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II

JPN 399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

JPN 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

JPN 402. Gender and Language in Japan (3) II Introduction to general issues of gender and language use, specific gender-related differences in the Japanese language, and gender roles in Japan. P, JPN 202 or consent of instructor. (Identical with LING 402, ANTH 402, W S 402). May be convened with JPN 502.

JPN 403. Japanese in Nagoya - Track III (4) S Class work concentrates on daily conversation practice along with composition writing. Taught entirely in Japanese. P, three years of Japanese language.

JPN 406A. Intensive Japanese: Japanese Grammar (5) I II Offered in Japan and taught in Japanese. Basic grammar using hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Grammar and vocabulary are expanded through reading and class participation. P, JPN 102.

JPN 406B. Intensive Japanese: Japanese Grammar (5) I II Offered in Japan and taught in Japanese. Continuation of JPN 406A, focusing on elementary and intermediate grammar. P, JPN 406A.

JPN 406C. Intensive Japanese: Readings in Japanese (5) I II Offered in Japan and taught in Japanese. Readings in Japanese. Develops reading proficiency, integrating grammar learned in 406a. Topics include Japanese history, explanation of holidays and other seasonal cultural events. P, JPN 102.

JPN 406D. Intensive Japanese: Readings in Japanese (5) I II Offered in Japan and taught in Japanese. Readings in Japanese. Continuation of 406C. P, JPN 406C.

JPN 406E. Intensive Japanese: Japanese Conversation and Composition (5) I II Offered in Japan and taught in Japanese. Japanese Conversation and Composition. Develops proficiency in speaking, listening, and composition. Involves drafting letters, short essays, and presentations. Topics are chosen to interest students and expose them to cultural aspects of Japanese life. P, JPN 102.

JPN 406F. Intensive Japanese: Japanese Conversation and Composition (5) I II Offered in Japan and taught in Japanese. Continuation of 406E. P, JPN 406E.

JPN 411. Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (3) I Phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics of the Japanese language. Writing Emphasis Course. P, JPN 202, or consent of instructor. (Identical with LING 411). May be convened with JPN 511.

JPN 412. Advanced Japanese Linguistics (3) II Advanced readings in Japanese and English on specific topics in Japanese linguistics. P, JPN 411. (Identical with LING 412). May be convened with JPN 512.

JPN 415. Advanced Japanese (3) I II Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in modern Japanese. P, grade of B or higher in JPN 202 and consent of instructor. May be convened with JPN 515.

JPN 416. Advanced Japanese (3) I II Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in modern Japanese. P, JPN 415, consent of instructor. May be convened with JPN 516.

JPN 417. Business Japanese (3) II Advanced study of the Japanese language for business purposes. P, JPN 415 or JPN 515 and consent of instructor. May be convened with JPN 517.

JPN 421. Advanced Readings in Japanese (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Reading and discussion in Japanese of a variety of advanced-level materials, including newspaper articles, short stories, and poetry. P, JPN 416, consent of instructor. May be convened with JPN 521.

JPN 422. Advanced Practice in Japanese (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II Reading and discussion in Japanese of a variety of advanced-level materials, including newspaper articles, short stories, and poetry. P, JPN 421, consent of instructor. May be convened with JPN 522.

JPN 436. Japanese Sociolinguistics (3) II Introduction to Japanese sociolinguistics; pragmatics, conversation analysis, discourse analysis, variation theory, ethnography of speaking and ethnomethodology. P, JPN 202 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ANTH 436, LING 436). May be convened with JPN 536.

JPN 446A. Classical Japanese Literature: Ancient and Medieval to 1600 (3) I Survey of classical Japanese literature, with readings in English translation: Ancient and medieval to 1600. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with JPN 546A.

JPN 446B. Classical Japanese Literature: Tokugawa and Meiji, 1600-1900 (3) II Survey of classical Japanese literature, with readings in English translation: Tokugawa and Meiji, 1600-1900. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with JPN 546B.

JPN 447A. Modern Japanese Literature: Meiji to World War Two (3) I Survey of modern Japanese literature with readings in English translation: Meiji to World War Two. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with JPN 547A.

JPN 447B. Modern Japanese Literature: Postwar and Contemporary Literature (3) II Survey of modern Japanese literature with readings in English translation: Postwar and Contemporary Literature. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with JPN 547B.

JPN 474A. History of Japan: from Earliest Times to 1500 (3) I II P, junior or senior status, 3 units of any history course. (Identical with HIST 474A, which is home). May be convened with JPN 574A.

JPN 474B. History of Japan: from 1500-1800 (3) I II P, junior or senior status, 3 units of any history course. (Identical with HIST 474B, which is home). May be convened with JPN 574B.

JPN 474C. History of Japan: from 1800-Present (3) I II P, junior or senior status, 3 units of any history course. (Identical with HIST 474C, which is home). May be convened with JPN 574C.

JPN 485. History of Japanese Religions: Ancient (3) I A selective survey of the history of religions in Japan from earliest times until the thirteenth century, emphasizing the roles of Shinto, Buddhism, and Confusianism in the formation of Japanese culture. (Identical with RELI 485). May be convened with JPN 585.

JPN 486. History of Japanese Religions: Medieval to Modern (3) II A selective survey of religions in Japan from the 14th century to modern times, emphasizing the variety of religious forms and public reactions to them that have appeared in that time frame. (Identical with RELI 486). May be convened with JPN 586.

JPN 494. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

JPN 495B. Japan (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

JPN 496A. Japanese Literature (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II May be convened with JPN 596A.

JPN 496C. Topics in Japanese Linguistics (3) [Rpt./ 2] II S (Identical with LING 496C). May be convened with JPN 596C.

JPN 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

JPN 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

JPN 499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

JPN 499H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I II

JPN 502. Gender and Language in Japan (3) II For a description of course topics see JPN 402. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and reports. (Identical with LING 502, W S 502, SLAT 502). May be convened with JPN 402.

JPN 505. Classical Japanese (3) I Introduction to classical Japanese grammar and to writing styles used from the 8th century through medieval times. P, grade of B or higher in JPN 416 or JPN 516 or consent of instructor.

JPN 511. Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (3) I For a description of course topics see JPN 411. Graduate-level requirements include a substantial term paper and a class presentation based on that paper. (Identical with LING 511, SLAT 511). May be convened with JPN 411.

JPN 512. Advanced Japanese Linguistics (3) II For a description of course topics see JPN 412. Graduate-level requirements include a substantial term paper and a class presentation based on that paper. P, JPN 511. (Identical with LING 512, SLAT 512). May be convened with JPN 412.

JPN 515. Advanced Japanese (3) I II For a description of course topics see JPN 415. Graduate-level requirements include a special projects component consisting of reports on aspects of Japanese grammatical idiom. May be convened with JPN 415.

JPN 516. Advanced Japanese (3) I II For a description of course topics see JPN 416. Graduate-level requirements include a special projects component consisting of reports on aspects of Japanese grammatical idiom. May be convened with JPN 416.

JPN 517. Business Japanese (3) II For a description of course topics see JPN 417. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings, assignments and class presentations. May be convened with JPN 417.

JPN 521. Advanced Readings in Japanese (3) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see JPN 421. Graduate requirements include extra readings and an extra translation project. May be convened with JPN 421.

JPN 522. Advanced Practice in Japanese (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II For a description of course topics see JPN 422. Graduate-level requirements include extra readings and extra translation project. May be convened with JPN 422.

JPN 536. Japanese Sociolinguistics (3) I For a description of course topics see JPN 436. Graduate-level requirements include extra readings, class presentations, and a substantial term paper. (Identical with LING 536, SLAT 536). May be convened with JPN 436.

JPN 546A. Classical Japanese Literature: Ancient and Medieval, to 1600 (3) I For a description of course topics see JPN 446A. Graduate-level requirements include an extra seminar meeting a week, additional readings, and a research paper. May be convened with JPN 446A.

JPN 546B. Classical Japanese Literature: Tokugawa and Meiji, 1600-1900 (3) II For a description of course topics see JPN 446B. Graduate-level requirements include an extra seminar meeting a week, additional readings, and a research paper. May be convened with JPN 446B.

JPN 547A. Modern Japanese Literature: Meiji to World War Two (3) I For a description of course topics see JPN 447A. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and a research paper. May be convened with JPN 447A.

JPN 547B. Modern Japanese Literature: Postwar and Contemporary Literature (3) II For a description of course topics see JPN 447B. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and a research paper. May be convened with JPN 447B.

JPN 574A. History of Japan: from Earliest Times to 1500 (3) I II (Identical with HIST 574A, which is home). May be convened with JPN 474A.

JPN 574B. History of Japan: from 1500-1800 (3) I II (Identical with HIST 574B, which is home). May be convened with JPN 474B.

JPN 574C. History of Japan: from 1800-Present (3) I II (Identical with HIST 574C, which is home). May be convened with JPN 474C.

JPN 585. History of Japanese Religions: Ancient (3) I For a description of course topics see JPN 485. Graduate-level requirements include longer, more in-depth reading, papers and guidance of discussion groups. (Identical with RELI 585). May be convened with JPN 485.

JPN 586. History of Japanese Religions: Medieval to Modern (3) II For a description of course topics see JPN 486. Graduate-level requirements include longer, more in-depth papers and readings and leading of discussion groups. (Identical with RELI 586). May be convened with JPN 486.

JPN 593. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

JPN 594. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

JPN 595B. Japan (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

JPN 596A. Japanese Literature (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II For a description of course topics see JPN 496A. May be convened with JPN 496A.

JPN 596C. Topics in Japanese Linguistics (3) [Rpt./ 2] II S For a description of course topics see JPN 496C. (Identical with LING 596C, SLAT 596C). May be convened with JPN 496C.

JPN 599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

JPN 699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] II

JPN 799. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

JPN 900. Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

JPN 908. Case Studies (3) [Rpt./]

JPN 910. Thesis (2-6) [Rpt./]

JPN 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

JPN 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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