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Japanese (JAPN)

JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese 1
An intensive introduction to practical Japanese with an emphasis placed on the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Four class periods per week and required laboratory work. Fall semester.

JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese 2 - GS 7
Continuation of JAPN 101. Prerequisite: JAPN 101. Spring semester. See General Education Extended Course Description.

JAPN 203 Intermediate Japanese 1 - GS 7
Short basic readings, conversation, and grammar. Four class periods per week and required laboratory practice. Prerequisite: JAPN 102. Fall semester. See General Education Extended Course Description.

JAPN 204 Intermediate Japanese 2 - GS 7
A continuation of 203 with emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression. Prerequisite: JAPN 203. Spring semester. See General Education Extended Course Description.

JAPN 305 Intensive Course: Intermediate Readings, Conversation, and Composition
A continuation of 204 with emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression. A cultural orientation prior to a study abroad experience. Prerequisite: JAPN 204.

JAPN 320 Advanced Intermediate Conversation
A continuation of JAPN 305 with emphasis on developing facility in oral and written expression.Transfer credit from Sophia or Nihon University for 320 must be evaluated and approved by the coordinator for Japanese language studies at St. Norbert College. Generally taken abroad.

JAPN 375 Japanese Civilization
A background of history, art, and institutions as an aid to the understanding of Japanese thought in literature as well as culture, and to appreciate the Japanese people. Prerequisite: JAPN 305 and 389 or consent.

JAPN 389 Special Topics
Topics of special interest, dealing with Japanese literature, civilization, or culture. Prerequisite: JAPN 305.

JAPN 390 Advanced Conversation, Grammar and Composition
Emphasis on developing facility in oral expression based on literatures and cultures. Attention to phonetics, pronunciation, and syntax. Development of more difficult and sophisticated patterns of expression. Prerequisites: JAPN 305 and 389 or consent.

JAPN 490 Independent Study
For upper level students in lieu of a regular course; plan of work must be approved before registering. Reports, papers, and examination. Transfer credit from Sophia or Nihon University for 490 must be evaluated and approved by the coordinator for Japanese language studies at St. Norbert College.

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