Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2007-2008
JAPA 101 - INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE I
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 5
Description: Elementary Japanese 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. Students are expected to achieve the level of proficiency necessary to complete uncomplicated communicative tasks. Weekly tutorial required. Credit may not be received for both JAPA 222 and JAPA 101. Recommended prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Japanese.
JAPA 102 - INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE II
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 101 or placement test or permission of instructor
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. Weekly tutorial-session is required. Emphasis on development on cultural competence working on a project in group. Credit may not be received for both JAPA 223 and JAPA 102.
JAPA 201 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 102 or placement test or permission of instructor
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. Participation in weekly tutorial session is required.
JAPA 202 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 201 or placement test or permission of instructor
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. Participation in weekly tutorial-session is required.
JAPA 222 - AP CREDIT JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Long Title: AP CREDIT IN JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Transfer
Credit Hours: 4
Description: Course indicating credit given for advanced placement in Japanese. Credit may not be received for both JAPA 222 and JAPA 101.
JAPA 223 - AP CREDIT JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Long Title: AP CREDIT IN JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Transfer
Credit Hours: 4
Description: Course indicating credit given for advanced placement in Japanese. Credit may not be received for both JAPA 223 and JAPA 102.
JAPA 301 - ADV JAPANESE READING & COMP I
Long Title: ADVANCED JAPANESE READING AND COMPOSITION I
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 202 or placement test or permission of instructor
Description: Classes will be conducted in Japanese. Texts include a variety of subjects and topics including web-based texts created and developed by the instructor to sustain students well-developed abilities and skills in Japanese. Reserved films and videos are included in the course as part of the text.
JAPA 302 - ADV JAPANESE READING & COMP II
Long Title: ADVANCED JAPANESE READING AND COMPOSITION II
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 301 or placement test or permission of instructor
Description: Continuation of JAPA 301. Classes will be conducted in Japanese. Texts include a variety of subjects and topics including web-based texts created and developed by the instructor to sustain students well-developed abilities and skills in Japanese. Students will work on a project for a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint in Japanese.
Course URL: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~hsato/japa302.html/
JAPA 370 - STRUCTURE OF JAPANESE
Long Title: STRUCTURE OF JAPANESE
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 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. Repeatable for Credit.
JAPA 398 - JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Long Title: JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
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. Repeatable for Credit.
JAPA 399 - JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Long Title: JAPANESE TEACHING PRACTICUM
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
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. Repeatable for Credit.
JAPA 425 - NANO-JAPANESE
Long Title: JAPANESE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department: Center for Study of Languages
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: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
Description:
JAPA 499 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
Description: