Description
All PCC Japanese courses are taught using an immersion method. The objective of all Japanese courses is to help students to develop communicative competence and proficiency in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese as well as cultural awareness. Assessment is based on consistent attendance, active student participation, and written and oral assignments.
There are no prerequisites and requirements for entry into the first term of first year Japanese. However, the student should read the Japanese course descriptions for other Japanese courses. Students who have studied Japanese before and are unsure of their placement are encouraged to consult with a Japanese language instructor since they will not be admitted to a course if their skill level is too advanced for the course.
All students who enroll in world language classes (including those on the waiting list) are expected to attend class the first day when material essential for successful completion of the course will be presented. Students who do not attend the first class session may be replaced by those who do attend.
JPN 101. First Year Japanese - First Term. 5 Credits.
Introduces Japanese language and culture. Emphasizes effective communicative skills in written and spoken Japanese. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, Kana syllabaries and a limited number of Kanji characters. For beginners. Audit available.
JPN 102. First Year Japanese - Second Term. 5 Credits.
Continues the work of Japanese 101. Introduces further Japanese language and culture. Emphasizes effective communicative skills in written and spoken Japanese. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and Kanji characters. Prerequisite: JPN 101 or instructor permission. Audit available.
JPN 103. First Year Japanese - Third Term. 5 Credits.
Continues the work of Japanese 102. Introduces further Japanese language and culture. Emphasizes effective communicative skills in written and spoken Japanese. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and Kanji characters. Prerequisites: JPN 102 or instructor permission. Audit available.
JPN 113C. First Year Japanese Conversation. 1 Credit.
Provides extended practice of vocabulary and structures of first year Japanese in a conversational format. Recommended: Completion of or simultaneous enrollment in JPN 103. Audit available.
JPN 201. Second Year Japanese - First Term. 5 Credits.
Continues the work of first year Japanese. Reviews and expands vocabulary and structure for the purpose of active communication. Emphasizes effective communicative skills in written and spoken language. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, culture, pronunciation, and Kanji characters. Prerequisite: JPN 103 or instructor permission. Audit available.
JPN 202. Second Year Japanese - Second Term. 5 Credits.
Continues the work of Japanese 201. Expands vocabulary and structure for the purpose of active communication. Emphasizes effective communicative skills in written and spoken language. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, culture, pronunciation, and Kanji characters. Prerequisite: JPN 201 or instructor permission, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL
JPN 203. Second Year Japanese - Third Term. 5 Credits.
Continues the work of Japanese 202. Expands vocabulary and structure for the purpose of active communication. Emphasizes effective communicative skills in written and spoken language. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, culture, pronunciation, and Kanji characters. Prerequisite: JPN 202 or instructor permission. Audit available.
JPN 212C. Intermediate Japanese Conversation. 1 Credit.
Provides intermediate level practice of structures and vocabulary of second year Japanese in a conversational format. Recommended: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in JPN 203. Audit available.
JPN 260A. Japanese Culture. 3 Credits.
Introduces Japanese culture through reading, film, media, discussion and writing. Course conducted in English. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV
JPN 262A. Japanese Popular Culture. 3 Credits.
Introduces Japanese popular culture through reading, film, media, discussion and writing. Course conducted in English. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV