JAPN 2311 - Intermediate Japanese I

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course stresses both oral and written exercises to increase vocabulary, expansion of grammatical principles and short themes written on a variety of topics. Selected readings are included to improve comprehension in Japanese. Students with prior language experience should take a placement exam to advance to the next level and receive credit. (1603025213) Prerequisite: JAPN 1412 or Instructor approval
Course Outcomes
1 - Comprehend authentic spoken discourse produced by Japanese speakers.
2 - Produce oral Japanese comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to narrate, describe, and elicit and provide information.
3 - Demonstrate increasing comprehension and analysis of written texts and symbols in a variety of genres.
4 - Write authentic and original descriptions and narratives using complex grammatical structures. Demonstrate ability to formulate cohesive paragraphs and essays.
5 - Describe cultural practices and products of the Japanese-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.