Legal Studies Program 335 - Analyzing Japanese Language

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Macalester College

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Our perception is greatly influenced by the language we use. Without knowing, we limit ourselves to thinking that our current perspective is the only way by which to view ourselves and the world. By analyzing Japanese, students can experience perceptual and cultural systems that are different from their own. At the same time, students may also discover that there are certain qualities that are common even in "exotic" languages such asJapanese. What is the difference between subject and topic (The "topic marker," which is not used in English, isprominent in Japanese.) Why can't you translate "he is cold" word for word into Japanese How do women taldifferently from men In what kind of situation should we use honorific language What is "in-group" as opposedto "out-group" and how is that societal distinction reflected in language This course offers answers to thesequestions that students of Japanese commonly have. Prerequisite: Japanese 204 or permission of instructor. Alternate years. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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