Major Requirements

Courses in Japanese

JN 101 Elementary Japanese I (1)

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese, and Japanese culture. Developing oral proficiency in the basic expressions and sentence patterns of ordinary conversation, along with the ability to handle the rudiments of the writing system. This course is designed for students with no background in Japanese. Fall.

JN 102 Elementary Japanese II (1)

A continuation of JN 101. Prerequisite: JN 101. Spring.

JN 201 Second Year Japanese I (1)

A continuation of JN 102. This third semester introductory course gives students the opportunity to continue developing written and oral proficiency. Reading skills as well as listening comprehension are also emphasized. Prerequisite: JN 102 or consent. Fall.