Course Descriptions: Fall 2018 & Spring 2019
(1) JNSEH001A01, 02, &03: First-Year Japanese (Fall; Textbook: Genki I, The Japan Times)
Class meets five days a week: one hour on MWF 8:30-9:30, 9:30-10:30, or 12:30-1:30 and 90 minutes on TTh; students must choose TTH 8:30-10:00 slot, 10:00-11:30 slot, or 1:00-2:30 slot. An introduction to the four basic skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), with special emphasis on the development of conversational fluency in socio-cultural contexts. This is a year-long course; both semesters (001 and 002) are required for credit.
(2) JNSEH002B01, 02, &03: First-Year Japanese (Spring; Textbook: Genki I, The Japan Times)
Class meets five days a week: one hour on MWF 8:30-9:30, 9:30-10:30, or 12:30-1:30 and 90 minutes on TTh; students must choose TTH 8:30-10:00 slot, 10:00-11:30 slot, or 1:00-2:30 slot. An introduction to the four basic skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), with special emphasis on the development of conversational fluency in socio-cultural contexts. This is a year-long course; both semesters (001 and 002) are required for credit.
(3) JNSEH003A01&02: Second-Year Japanese (Fall; Textbook: Genki II, The Japan Times)
Class meets five days a week: students must attend MWF 8:30-9:30 or 9:30-10:30 and choose either TTH 10:00-11:00 slot or TTH 11:30-12:30 slot. A continuation of first-year Japanese, with a focus on the further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. (Students are not required to take both semesters.)
(4) JNSEH004B01&02: Second-Year Japanese (Spring; Textbook: Genki II, The Japan Times)
Class meets five days a week: students must attend MWF 8:30-9:30 or 9:30-10:30 and choose either TTH 10:00-11:00 slot or TTH 11:30-12:30 slot. A continuation of first-year Japanese, with a focus on the further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. (Students are not required to take both semesters.)
(5) JNSEH101A01: Third-Year Japanese (Fall; Textbook: Tobira, Kurosio Publishers)
MWF 11:30-12:30. A continuation of language study with further development of oral proficiency and reading/writing skills. Emphasis on reading and discussing simple texts. Advanced study of grammar and kanji; more training in opinion essay and report writing. Additional oral practice outside of classroom expected.
(6) JNSEH102B01: Third-Year Japanese (Spring; Textbook: Tobira, Kurosio Publishers)
MWF 11:30-12:30. A continuation of language study with further development of oral proficiency and reading/writing skills. Emphasis on reading and discussing simple texts. Advanced study of grammar and kanji; more training in opinion essay and report writing. Additional oral practice outside of classroom expected.
(7) JNSEH201A01: Advanced Japanese (“Power of Words” by Kimiko Suzuki for FA18) *This course counts as one of three departmental electives for EALC Major requirements.
MW 11:15-12:45. Continued training in modern Japanese, with particular emphasis on reading texts, mastery of the kanji, and expansion of vocabulary. Explores variety of genres and text types using authentic materials.
(8) JNSEH201B01: Advanced Japanese (TBA for SP19) *This course does not count as one of three departmental electives for EALC Major requirements.
MW 11:15-12:45. Continued training in modern Japanese, with particular emphasis on reading texts, mastery of the kanji, and expansion of vocabulary. Explores variety of genres and text types using authentic materials.