JPNS 257 - Japanese Culture and Language Through Content

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): JPNS 102 with a grade of "C" or higher or instructor consent. Comment: JPNS 257 (Alpha) is not intended to be used as a substitute for JPNS 201 or JPNS 202. JPNS 257 (Alpha) is an intermediate-level language course using various content areas to further develop Japanese language skills and understanding of Japanese culture. Possible content areas include: History, Economics, Anthropology, Cuisine, Politics, Popular Culture, Film, Sociology, Music, and Geography/Demographics. Upon successful completion of JPNS 257 (Alpha), the student should be able to: Identify Japanese patterns of social interaction and behavior. Describe various aspects of Japanese culture. Express the diversity and the linguistic variety in Japanese culture, orally and in writing. Explain how Japanese culture is influenced by globalization. Recognize the links between language and culture. Get information from written text as well as from other media. Use content as a tool for the investigation into language and culture. Express opinions orally and in writing about the content using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. Communicate content effectively through class discussions, written assignments, oral presentations, etc. Relate orally and in writing personal experiences related to the content.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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