Modern Language - Japanese Courses

Course Information

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MLJP-101 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I

Development of vocabulary, structures and speaking strategies essential to basic language use. Situation-based practice in asking and answering questions, identifying and describing things, shopping and asking directions. Practical use of katakana and hiragana syllabaries. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Novice Mid. Offered fall. 4 credits

MLJP-102 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II

Continuation of 101. Talking about activities, plans, and personal life, expressing wants and needs, basic conventions of social interaction with Japanese people, including appropriate use of formal and informal speech styles. Study of kanji characters with an emphasis on kanji most useful for daily life. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Novice High. Prerequisite: MLJP 101 or placement test. Offered spring. 4 credits

MLJP-201 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I

Review of skills described in 101 and 102. Vocabulary, expressions, and structures for more complicated interactions in social, business, and home environments. Preparation for living in Japan. Continued study of kanji. Four class hours per week. $15 course fee. ACTFL target: Intermediate Low. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MLJP 102 or 106, or placement test. Offered fall. 4 credits

MLJP-202 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II

Continuation of 201. Practice in obtaining and giving detailed information, problem solving and expressing opinions and emotions in culturally appropriate ways. Continued study of kanji. Four class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate Mid. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MLJP 201 or placement test. Offered spring. 4 credits.

MLJP-301 JAPANESE COMPOSITION & CONVERSATION I

Vocabulary building and kanji for reading and discussion of a wide variety of topics, narrative and descriptive compositions, listening practice and enhancement of cultural competence through viewing of videotapes from Japanese network television. Three class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate High. Prerequisite: MLJP 202 or placement test. Participation in Linfield's study abroad program in Yokohama strongly recommended. 4 credits (MWI)

MLJP-302 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE CONVERSATION II

Enhancement of listening and conversational skills through situational role playing, watching the news, a television drama, and through in-class presentations. Three class hours per week. ACTFL target: Intermediate High. Prerequisite: MLJP 202 or placement test. 3 credits (MWI)

MLJP-350 TOPICS IN JAPANESE LITERATURE

A survey of representative works of Japanese literature in English translation. Readings reflect a variety of genres including fiction, poetry, and drama. No background in Japanese language is required. Prerequisite: completion of INQS 125. 3 credits (CS or GP)

MLJP-360 TOPICS IN JAPANESE CIVILIZATION

Selected aspects of culture and cultural change that have been especially important in determining the nature of contemporary society. Study and discussion of printed and broadcast sources from the various humanistic and social scientific fields. Conducted in English. 3 credits (GP)

MLJP-365 JAPANESE CULTURE & SOCIETY II

Course examines contemporary social and cultural issues in Japan, and the ways in which traditional values affect contemporary culture. Utilizes both print and broadcast sources from various humanistic and social scientific fields. Recommended for students returning from abroad. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: MLJP 301 or 302 or equivalent. 3 credits (IS or GP)

MLJP-480 INDEPENDENT STUDY

A flexible course suited to the needs of the individual. Reading and research on a specific topic. Prerequisite: MLJP 202 or consent of instructor. 1-5 credits

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