Japanese – Associate in Arts Degree
The Japanese program offers a broad spectrum of courses, ranging from language instruction to studies of civilization, culture, literature, and the arts. Language courses focus on all four skills—reading and listening comprehension, writing, and speaking. Non-language courses provide training in critical thinking while exploring cultural and literary themes in a historical context. The purpose of this major is twofold: to develop proficiency in written and spoken communication as well as to foster an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. The skills acquired will prepare students to pursue careers in education, journalism, business, linguistics, art, music, and international r
Courses
- JAPN 001 — ELEMENTARY JAPANESE - LEVEL 1
- JAPN 002 — ELEMENTARY JAPANESE - LEVEL 2
- JAPN 003 — INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE - LEVEL 1
- JAPN 004 — INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE - LEVEL 2
- JAPN 005 — ADVANCED JAPANESE READING AND COMPOSITION
- JAPN 008A — INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CONVERSATION - LEVEL 1
- JAPN 009A — JAPANESE CONVERSATION - LEVEL1
- JAPN 009B — JAPANESE CONVERSATION - LEVEL 2
- JAPN 009C — JAPANESE CONVERSATION - LEVEL 3
- JAPN 010 — JAPANESE CIVILIZATION
- JAPN 011 — JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY
- JAPN 012 — JAPANESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION