Japanese (JAPN)
Includes basic listening, speaking, and writing in Japanese. Introduces Japanese culture. Lab. Not challengeable.
Continues and expands skills acquired in 100. Lab. Not challengeable.
Includes conversation and reading. Not challengeable.
Continuation of 210. Not challengeable.
Involves advanced conversation, reading, and writing.
Continues JAPN 320. Expands acquired skills.
Introduces contemporary pedagogy and research in foreign language education and an integrative approach to modern language instruction. Also SPAN 330, FREN 330 and GERM 330. Not challengeable.
Students apply and expand upon the knowledge and skills acquired in JAPN 330 in a practical and meaningful way by working as a teaching assistant for a first- or second-year Japanese language class in the Department of Modern Languages at ULV. Students will develop and practice valuable teaching and evaluation skills as they create, implement and evaluate original lesson plans, assessment instruments, and other instructional materials. Students will be expected to assist with instruction and work with students in the language classroom. Instructor Approval Required. Not challengeable.
This course provides a first hand experience of Japan, its culture and its people. Pre- and post-trip activities (cultural readings, lectures, video viewings, etc.) complement guided study and travel in Japan. Themes include the blending of traditional and modern elements; concepts of morality and beauty; and cultural and gender identities. Not challengeable.
Student-designed courses approved by a faculty member. Prior approval of goals, objectives, procedures, and assessment plan as directed in the Independent Study Manual is required. May be taken multiple times with a different topic for credit. Not challengeable.
Introduces basic commercial and business Japanese, including vocabulary, grammar rules and respect language.
Culminating project for International Business and Language major with a concentration in Japanese. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.