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Japanese

English Language Requirements
Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the English language entrance proficiency requirements. Students in ESL or the University Foundations programs can register in those courses identified in the University Foundations program with lower levels of language proficiency.

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JAPN 1013 credits
Japanese Language I
Prerequisite(s): None
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). Through the use of various communicative techniques, we teach you to speak, understand, read and write Japanese. There is extensive use of the multi-media laboratory.

JAPN 1023 credits
Japanese Language II
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 101
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 focusing on vocabulary, grammar and culture as well as the Japanese writing systems. There is extensive use of the multi-media laboratory.

JAPN 2013 credits
Intermediate Japanese I
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102 or equivalent
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 2023 credits
Intermediate Japanese II
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 201or equivalent
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.

JAPN 3013 credits
Third-year Japanese I
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 202
This course is designed for students who have completed two years (12 credits), of university level Japanese studies or equivalent. As an integrated course, four skills of the Japanese language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing are reinforced to the advanced level. Authenticity of verbal and written communications, in particular cultural situations, is pursued.

JAPN 3023 credits
Third-Year Japanese II
Prerequisite(s): Japanese 202 or equivalent
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence of Third-year Japanese. The course aims to develop four communication skills of the Japanese language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as conversation strategies. Authenticity of verbal and written communications, in particular cultural situations, is pursued.

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