courses: Japanese

JAPN1003 Elementary Japanese I (FA)
JAPN1013 Elementary Japanese II (SP) Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability. Prerequisite: JAPN 1003 or equivalent.
JAPN2003 Intermediate Japanese I (FA) Intermediate courses lead to greater facility in spoken language and to more advanced reading skills. Prerequisite: JAPN 1013 or equivalent. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
JAPN2013 Intermediate Japanese II (SP) Continued development of basic reading comprehension and writing skills and intensive development of reading skills. Prerequisite: JAPN 2003 or equivalent.
JAPN2022 Intermediate Conversation I (FA, SP) Supplemental to 2003. Provides 2 hours of guided conversation per week with the objective of building the listening/speaking skills.
JAPN2032 Intermediate Conversation II (FA, SP) Supplemental to 2013. Provides 2 hours of guided conversation per week with the objective of building the listening/speaking skills.
JAPN3003 Advanced Japanese I (FA) Introduces more complex forms and structures of the language as well as more Kanji (Chinese Characters) aiming at the improvement of all the skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Prerequisite: JAPN 2013.
JAPN3013 Advanced Japanese II (SP) Continuation of JAPN 3003 with more complex forms and structures of the language as well as more Kanji (Chinese Characters) aiming at the improvement of all the skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Prerequisite: JAPN 3003.
JAPN3033 Advanced Japanese Conversation (FA) Conversational practice for advanced learners of Japanese. Designed primarily for students who intend to use Japanese in business and other formal settings. Honorific and humble expressions will be emphasized. Prerequisite: JAPN 2013.
JAPN3983 Special Studies (IR) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.
JAPN4213 Japanese Culture (IR) Insight into Japanese civilization and culture with special emphasis on the areas such as social life and environment, education, religion and customs, and visual and performing arts. This course also discusses western influence on Japanese society, culture and language and how traditional and modern values are manifested in Japanese society. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: JAPN 2013.
JAPN4313 Language and Society of Japan (FA) The primary objective of this course is to investigate the way the Japanese language reflects the beliefs and custom of the Japanese people as a social group. For comparison purposes, this course makes reference to studies in American language and culture. Proficiency in Japanese not required. Prerequisite: junior standing.
JAPN4333 Business Writing in Japanese (SP) This course aims to familiarize the students with formats, vocabulary, and situationally specific expressions in Japanese business correspondence. Prerequisite: JAPN 2013 or equivalent Japanese proficiency.
WLLC 31736 Introduction to Linguistics
WLLC 3923H5 Honors Colloquium

University of Arkansas

Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures

courses: Japanese