JAPANESE

JAPN 101:
Japanese Language 1 3 credits

Prerequisites: none

Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU, UVic, and, with JAPN 102, UBC

This course, designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Japanese, offers a comprehensive introduction to modern Japanese, through the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. The course will include an intensive study of the Japanese writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji). Through the use of various communicative techniques, we teach you to speak, understand, read, and write Japanese. The course includes extensive use of the multimedia laboratory.

JAPN 102:
Japanese Language II 3 credits

Prerequisite: Japanese 101 or instructor’s permission

Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU, UVic, and, with JAPN 101, UBC

This course, designed for students who have completed Japanese 101 or the equivalent, continues to develop your ability to speak, understand, read, and write Japanese by focussing on vocabulary, grammar, and culture as well as the Japanese writing systems. The course includes extensive use of the multimedia laboratory.

JAPN 201:
Intermediate Japanese I 3 credits

Prerequisites: JAPN 102 or equivalent

Corequisites: None

This course is designed for students who have prior knowledge of the Japanese language, mainly through Basic Japanese I and II, or equivalent courses. The objectives of the course are to advance students’ fluency as well as accuracy in speech and listening comprehension, to develop students’ reading and writing skills, and to increase their understanding of modern Japanese culture through authentic materials.

JAPN 202:
Intermediate Japanese II 3 credits

Prerequisites: JAPN 201

Corequisites: None

This course is designed for students who have completed intermediate Japanese I or equivalent courses. The objectives of the course are to advance students’ fluency as well as accuracy in speech and listening comprehension, to develop students’ reading and writing skills, and to increase their understanding of modern Japanese culture through authentic materials. Students will develop the skills to use Japanese in both social and workplace situations.

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