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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Students should have equivalent knowledge of JPNS 1020. Offers lower division / novice Japanese speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, sharpen listening comprehension, and develop conversational strategies such as circumlocution and managing a conversation with useful expressions for starting a conversation, gaining time to think, helping the other speaker, seeking agreement, etc. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces Japanese culture and society by exploring its history, religion, government, customs and traditions. Analyzes and evaluates the differences and similarities between Japanese and American cultures. Taught in English and little or no Japanese language skill required. Fulfills the requirements for a G/I course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that students have passed JPNS 202G, have had one year residency in Japan, or instructor approval. For non-native Japanese speakers who have attained basic mastery of Japanese and some Kanji reading skills. Focuses on the development of Japanese language skills with emphasis on grammar review, reading, and writing. Introduces Japanese culture and literature.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 202G or one year residency in a Japanese-speaking country, or instructor approval. University Advanced Standing.. Offers speaking opportunities to middle or upper division Japanese learners to enhance their speaking proficiency in high level language by focusing on oral and verbal production. Improves authentic pronunciation, reduces grammatical and structural errors, and aids student progression beyond translation to natural production. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 3050 and University Advanced Standing. For those who plan to pursue careers in international business or related fields, learn the business language for Japanese, and understand related cultural protocol in Japanese society. Prepares students to take the Business Japanese Proficiency Tests sponsored by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). Explores how students can effectively and respectfully pursue business activities with Japanese companies within the framework of Japanese culture. Taught predominantly in Japanese.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Explores chronologically the cultural formation and development of Japan. Examines and discusses the ethnic development and linguistic history from ancient to modern Japanese society. Analyzes and evaluates the differences and similarities between the Japanese and American cultures. Class instruction and presentations in Japanese. Fulfills the requirements for a G/I course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Builds upon the knowledge acquired in JPNS 3200, explores a multitude of aspects that contribute to Japanese national identity, focuses on Japan's complex vertical society, considers the intricacies of Japanese expressions and meanings relative to business and social applications, and studies the Japanese values and priority system. Also references Japan's national and global economic involvement and ways students can interface with it.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Deaf students fluent in American Sign Language. Individually tailored English course taught entirely in ASL. Covers a variety of topics to prepare Deaf students for entrance to courses satisfying college English requirements. Topics of study, which vary by semester and by student need, include grammar, usage, reading comprehension and analysis, sentence construction, paragraph composition, and thematic approaches to writing. Uses students' experience with American Sign Language and Deaf culture as the basis for instruction in English as a Second Language.
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Department approval. Provides supervised, practical, and professional experience for students preparing for careers related to languages. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credit hours. May be graded credit/no credit.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Designed primarily for students who will travel or live in a foreign country for a period of time and want to participate in an instructor-directed academic experience worthy of one to three hours of credit. May also be used similarly for directed studies, either on or off campus, dealing with a foreign language or culture.
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