Furman University

Introduction to the sound system and grammatical structures necessary to develop listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Initial reading and writing exercises with some of the basic Japanese characters. An appreciation of Japanese culture underlies the orientation of the course. 4 credits.

Continuation of work on the sound system and grammatical structures necessary to develop listening and speaking skills in Japanese, including initial reading and writing exercises with some of the basic Japanese characters. An appreciation of Japanese culture underlies the orientation of this course. 4 credits. 

Continuation of development of proficiency in listening and speaking, while expanding reading and writing skills, using materials of a literary or cultural nature. Review of grammar included.Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits.

A sequence to JPN 201, with emphasis on communication skills, expansion of vocabulary and idiomatic expression. Cultural activities and outside readings required. Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language and may satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in upper-level humanities. 4 credits. 

The development of classical Japanese literature from the seventh century to 1858, when Japan opened its doors to the West. Reading representative texts in English translation in various genres from various periods.Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 asian-african requirement and helps satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in humanities (literature) or may satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in upper-level humanities. 4 credits. 

GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) and WC (World Cultures) 

The development of modern Japanese literature from 1858, when Japan opened its doors to the west, to the present. Students read representative texts in English translation by major writers in various genres.Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 asian-african requirement and helps satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in humanities (literature) or may satisfy the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in upper-level humanities. 4 credits. 

A continuation of JPN 202, emphasizing oral skills and idiomatic usage. Required to speak extensively in class. Supplementary materials will be added to the text.Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits. 

A continuation of JPN 301, emphasizing reading of formal Japanese, writing and oral communication skills. Additional materials will be used to further develop the ability to read, discuss, understand, and write Japanese.Satisfies the pre-fall 2008 general education requirement in foreign language. 4 credits.

Using primarily media such as newspapers, magazines (accessible through the Internet), film, and TV, students living in the language houses meet regularly to discuss current topics of concern to the societies under study. Requirements include keeping a journal throughout the year and presenting a project at the conclusion of the course in oral and written form. The target language is used for all discussions and written work. Graded satisfactory-unsatisfactory. 0 credits. 

Using primarily media such as newspapers, magazines (accessible through the Internet), film, and TV, students living in the language houses meet regularly to discuss current topics of concern to the societies under study. Requirements include keeping a journal throughout the year and presenting a project at the conclusion of the course in oral and written form. The target language is used for all discussions and written work. 4 credits.