Japanese

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' 101 Elementary Japanese. Introduction to Japanese language. Students will be introduced to basic spoken and written structures of "standard" Japanese, the two Kana alphabets, and the development of basic basic aural/oral. A video program supplements the course. Language laboratory required. (Also listed as Asian Studies 102.) 2 units.

103/104 Beginning Japanese Skill Maintenance. JA103/104. Japanese Skill Maintenance. Conversation and limited reading and writing practice in Japanese language. Prerequisite: 101. (Also listed as Asian Studies 105, 106.) .25 unit.

130 Japanese Culture. This course presents a critical appreciation of popular Japanese icons (Shintoism, Buddism, budo, samurai, haiku poetry, tea ceremony, kabuki theatre, and rice) that scrutinizes how cultural practices and institutions have evolved and been adapted to symbolize Japan, both by Japaese and foreign observers. All reading, discussions, and writing will be in English. 1 unit.

201 Intermediate Japanese I. The course emphasizes the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills after the elementary level. Video materials supplement the course and place the language in a cultural context. Prerequisite: 101. (Also listed as Asian Studies 221.) 1 unit .

202 Advanced Intermediate Japanese II. The course builds on the language proficiency gained in 201. Increased use of the written and spoken language designed to build proficiency. Prerequisite: 201. (Also listed as Asian Studies 222.) 1 unit.

205/206 Japanese Skill Maintenance. Advanced conversation, reading and writing practice in Japanese language. (Also listed as Asian Studies 205) .25 unit.

212 Japanese Literature in Translation. This course examines the way in which post-war Japanese literature reflects the transformation and enduring tensions within Japanese society. Topics include gender roles, the family, individuality, and dissension. Of central concern is the capacity of literature to reflect massive social and economic changes within contemporary Japan and to assess the assumptions of continuity, consensus, and conformity. Works by the following writers will be included: Ibuse Masuji, Yasuoka Shotaro, Hayashi Fumiko, Kawabata Yasunari, Abe Kobo, Enchi Fumiko, and Oe Kenzaburo. Novels and short stories will be supplemented with film and other readings. All readings, discussion, and writing will be in English. 1 unit.

250 Topics in Japanese Studies:

250 Fantasy and the Fanatic in Japanese History and Literature. (Also listed as Asian Studies 250, Comparative Literature 220 and History 200.) 1 unit.

250 The Opening of Japan and the Demise of the Samurai. (Also listed as Asian Studies 250.) .5 unit.

250 Gender and Sexuality in Japanese Literature, Film, and Manga. (Also listed as Asian Studies 250, Feminist and Gender Studies 206, and Comparative Literature 200.) 1 unit.

301 Advanced Japanese Language. Intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking and comprehending modern Japanese. Prerequisite: Japanese 202. 1 unit.

311 Independent Study in Japanese. Supervised projects in Japanese language, literature and culture for advanced students. Consent of department required. Offered as extended format. .50 unit.

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