Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2014-2015
JAPA 101 - INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE I
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 5
Description: This course emphasizes the learning of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of modern Japanese to develop oral competence at the novice level. This goal is achieved primarily through aural-oral activities and task-oriented instruction for students to be able to handle uncomplicated communicative tasks. Recommended prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Japanese.
JAPA 102 - INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE II
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5
Description: Continuation of JAPA 101. More focus on Kanjii practice with the Japanese Writing System. Further practice on conversation skills with a task-oriented instruction to language to achieve necessary abilities to handle successfully for uncomplicated communicative tasks in Japanese. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or JAPA 101 or JAPA 222 or Permission of Instructor. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for JAPA 102 if student has credit for JAPA 262.
JAPA 201 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 4
Description: Further practice in conversation, grammar, reading and composition. Class will be conducted exclusively in Japanese. Students will be able to accomplish a variety of uncomplicated communicative tasks. More emphasis on kanji practice with the Japanese writing system. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or Japa 102 or Permission of Instructor. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for JAPA 201 if student has credit for JAPA 263.
JAPA 202 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 4
Description: Continuation of JAPA 201. Class will be conducted exclusively in Japanese. Proficiency-based instruction to language to achieve necessary abilities to handle successfully a variety of uncomplicated communicative tasks in Japanese. More emphasis on development of cultural competence in discussing in Japanese. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or JAPA 201 or Permission of Instructor. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for JAPA 202 if student has credit for JAPA 264.
JAPA 222 - AP/OTH CREDIT JAPANESE LANG.
Long Title: AP/OTH CREDIT IN JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Transfer
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not be received for both JAPA 222 and JAPA 101.
JAPA 262 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 6
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 101 OR JAPA 161 OR JAPA 222 or permission of department
Description: Development of sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge in Japanese to communicate and interact with speakers of Japanese at a high-beginning level of competence. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for JAPA 262 if student has credit for JAPA 102.
JAPA 263 - INTERM JAPANESE LANG & CULT II
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 102 OR JAPA 262 or placement test or permission of department
Description: Development of sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge in Japanese to communicate and interact with speakers of Japanese at a low-intermediate level of competence. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for JAPA 263 if student has credit for JAPA 201.
JAPA 264 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE III
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUGE AND CULTURE III
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 201 OR JAPA 263 or permission of department
Description: Development of sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge in Japanese to communicate and interact with speakers of Japanese at an intermediate level of competence. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for JAPA 264 if student has credit for JAPA 202.
JAPA 301 - ADVANCED JAPANESE I
Long Title: ADVANCED JAPANESE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 202 OR JAPA 264 or permission of instructor
Description: This course helps students develop a LOW-ADVANCED level of proficiency in Japanese through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or JAPA 202 or Permission of Instructor.
JAPA 302 - ADVANCED JAPANESE II
Long Title: ADVANCED JAPANESE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 301 or permission of department
Description: This course helps students develop a Low-Advanced level of proficiency in Japanese through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or JAPA 301 or Permission of Instructor.
Course URL: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~hsato/japa302.html/
JAPA 370 - STRUCTURE OF JAPANESE
Long Title: STRUCTURE OF JAPANESE
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (LING 200 OR ANTH 200) AND JAPA 202
Description: This course examines current issues in Japanese grammar in the framework of contemporary linguistic theory. Where appropriate, the traditional kokogogaku approach is compared with modern linguistic approaches. Basic knowledge of both Japanese and linguistics is required. Cross-list: LING 370.
JAPA 398 - JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Long Title: JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course gives students with advanced proficiency in Japanese the opportunity to acquire teaching experience in the tutorial format. Includes regular meetings with supervising faculty member. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
JAPA 399 - JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Long Title: JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course gives students with advanced proficiency in Japanese the opportunity to acquire teaching experience in tutorial format. Includes regular meetings with supervising faculty member. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
JAPA 425 - NANO-JAPANESE
Long Title: JAPANESE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: JAPA 425 is a course that integrates technology and language Its main objective is to train students to become culturally well-equipped with knowledge both in science/technology and in Japanese language. The course will provide students with Japanese proficiency the opportunities to become knowledgeable in their research in all language skills. Instructor Permission Required.
JAPA 498 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
Description:
JAPA 499 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
Description: