Subject: JAPN

Term: Fall 2013

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (100/1248)

MWF 10:30-11:20 AM Aug 26-Dec 06, R 08:30-09:45 AM Aug 26-Dec 06

Fitzgerald, M

Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (101/1249)

MWF 11:30-12:20 PM Aug 26-Dec 06, R 10:00-11:15 AM Aug 26-Dec 06

Ishii, A

Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (103/1250)

MWF 03:00-03:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06, R 02:45-04:00 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Kishi, Y

Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (110/1965)

Fitzgerald, M

Thursday lab will not have a specific time to meet. All students will work with their instructor to determine what needs to be done.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (111/1966)

Ishii, A

Thursday lab will not have a specific time to meet. All students will work with their instructor to determine what needs to be done.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (113/1967)

Kishi, Y

Thursday lab will not have a specific time to meet. All students will work with their instructor to determine what needs to be done.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (104/2401)

MWF 02:00-02:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06, R 01:15-02:30 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Ishii, A

Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (114/2402)

Ishii, A

Thursday lab will not have a specific time to meet. All students will work with their instructor to determine what needs to be done.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (102/12417)

MWF 02:00-02:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06, R 01:15-02:30 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Fitzgerald, M

Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese I (112/12418)

Fitzgerald, M

Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.

JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I (100/1251)

MWF 02:00-02:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06, R 01:15-02:30 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Kishi, Y

Further study of fundamental structures of Japanese. Students improve aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing abilities and learn approximately 100 new characters. Recommended preparation: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I (102/1252)

MWF 11:30-12:20 PM Aug 26-Dec 06, R 10:00-11:15 AM Aug 26-Dec 06

Kishi, Y

Further study of fundamental structures of Japanese. Students improve aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing abilities and learn approximately 100 new characters. Recommended preparation: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I (110/1968)

Kishi, Y

Thursday lab will not have a specific tome to meet. All students will work with their instructor to determine what needs to be done.

JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I (112/1969)

Kishi, Y

Thursday lab will not have a specific time to meet. All students will work with their instructor to determine what needs to be done.

JAPN 225: Japanese Popular Culture (100/2601)

MW 12:30-01:45 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Fitzgerald, M

This course highlights salient aspects of modern Japanese popular culture as expressed in animation, comics and literature. The works examined include films by Hayao Miyazaki, writings by Kenji Miyazawa, Haruki Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto, among others. The course introduces students to essential aspects of modern Japanese popular culture and sensibility. Offered as JAPN 225 and WLIT 225.

JAPN 245: Classical Japanese Literature in Translation (100/2568)

MWF 02:00-02:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Ehrlich, L

Readings, in English translation, of classical Japanese poetry, essays, narratives, and drama to illustrate essential aspects of Japanese culture and sensibility before the Meiji Restoration (1868). Lectures explore the sociohistorical contexts and the character of major literary genres; discussions focus on interpreting the central images of human value within each period. Japanese sensibilities compared to and contrasted with those of Western and other cultures. Offered as JAPN 245 and WLIT 245.

JAPN 255: Modern Japanese Literature in Translation (100/9512)

MWF 02:00-02:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Kono, K

Focus on the major genres of modern Japanese literature, including poetry, short story, and novel (shosetsu). No knowledge of Japanese language or history is assumed. Lectures, readings, and discussions are in English. Films and slides complement course readings. Offered as JAPN 255 and WLIT 255.

JAPN 301: Advanced Japanese I (100/1253)

MWF 03:00-03:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Ishii, A

Emphasizes conversational proficiency and reading. Students must use the course material offered by the Online Language Learning Center in addition to class meetings. Recommended preparation: JAPN 202 or equivalent.

JAPN 301: Advanced Japanese I (110/1983)

Ishii, A

Emphasizes conversational proficiency and reading. Students must use the course material offered by the Online Language Learning Center in addition to class meetings. Recommended preparation: JAPN 202 or equivalent.

JAPN 345: Japanese Women Writers (100/9511)

MWF 03:00-03:50 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Kono, K

Contributions of women writers to the literature of pre-modern and modern Japan; investigations of how their works exemplify and diverge from "mainstream" literary practices. Emphasis on the social and cultural contexts of the texts. Offered as JAPN 345 and WLIT 345.

JAPN 350: Contemporary Japanese Texts I (100/1255)

TR 11:45-01:00 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Hagiwara, T

GUIL B03

JAPN 397: Senior Thesis I (100/1256)

Ehrlich, L

Intensive study of a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic with a faculty member, leading to the writing of a research paper in English or Japanese. Limited to senior majors. Permit required.

JAPN 397: Senior Thesis I (101/2059)

Hagiwara, T

Intensive study of a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic with a faculty member, leading to the writing of a research paper in English or Japanese. Limited to senior majors. Permit required.

JAPN 398: Senior Thesis II (100/2086)

Hagiwara, T

Continuation of JAPN 397. Limited to senior majors.

JAPN 399: Independent Study (100/2773)

Hagiwara, T

Directed study for students who have progressed beyond available course offerings.

JAPN 450: Japanese in Cultural Context I (100/1257)

TR 04:15-05:30 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Hagiwara, T

First meeting August 30th, 4:15pm, Guilford B03; Students who cannot attend the first meeting should contact yxk42@case.edu