JPN 101. Elementary Japanese I. 4 hours.

First course of the four-semester program to develop basic Japanese skills for both oral and written communication and to develop cultural awareness and competence through learning various aspects of Japanese cultures. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This course is taught in a blended-online format. Use of computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Seniors interested in this course must contact the Japanese BLP Coordinator.

JPN 102. Elementary Japanese II. 4 hours.

Second course of the four-semester program to develop basic Japanese skills for both oral and written communication and to develop cultural awareness and competence through learning various aspects of Japanese cultures. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This course is taught in a blended-online format. Use of computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or above in JPN 101, or appropriate score on the department placement test.

JPN 103. Intermediate Japanese I. 4 hours.

Third course of the four-semester program to develop basic Japanese skills for both oral and written communication and to develop cultural awareness and competence through learning various aspects of Japanese cultures. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This course is taught in a blended-online format. Use of computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): A grade of D or above in JPN 102, appropriate score on the department placement test, or the equivalent AP test score.

JPN 104. Intermediate Japanese II. 4 hours.

Fourth course of the four-semester program to develop basic Japanese skills for both oral and written communication and to develop cultural awareness and competence through learning various aspects of Japanese cultures. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This course is taught in a blended-online format. Use of computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): A grade of D or above in JPN 103, appropriate score on the department placement test, or the equivalent AP test score.

JPN 196. Independent Study. 1-4 hours.

Individual study under faculty direction for qualified students with special interests and needs. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

JPN 200. Advanced Spoken Japanese. 3 hours.

Emphasis on advanced oral and aural proficiency. Expression of cultural and personal topics using formal and informal language. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): JPN 104; or consent of the instructor.

JPN 210. Advanced Japanese Language and Culture. 3 hours.

Expansion of communication skills, especially speaking, through an exploration of contemporary Japanese culture. Course Information: Grade of C or better in JPN 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test.