Japanese II

Course Number: 
JAPN&122
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
A continuation of JAPN& 121, focusing on developing elementary to intermediate knowledge of spoken and written Japanese. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies humanities distribution area E requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites: 
Recommended Preparation: A grade of "C-" or better in JAPN& 121 or instructor permission.
Course Outcomes: 
  • acquire, recognize, and recall extensive Japanese vocabulary
  • employ vocabulary and grammar effectively in creating Japanese conversation
  • discover parallels among language patterns within Japanese and between Japanese and English
  • analyze and apply various language paradigms
  • critically examine and translate texts, assessing differences in vocabulary, usage, and grammar
  • develop a perspective to view foreign cultures, languages, and customs