JAPANESE
COURSES
Jpn
101, 102, 103 First-year Japanese (5,5,5)
An introduction to the Japanese language with emphasis on listening
comprehension, speaking, grammatical patterns, the syllabries, and
characters in elementary reading and writing.
Jpn
150, 151 First-year Japanese (Intensive) (7, 8)
A two-term course covering the content of Jpn 101, 102, 103.
[Not taught every year]
Jpn
199 Special Studies (See specific course for credits)
This course number is used for experimental courses that satisfy graduation
requirements for the Bachelor's degree. It can be used by students
needing further work or review in first-year Japanese.
Jpn
201, 202, 203 Second-year Japanese (5,5,5)
Continued work in the Japanese language with emphasis on listening
comprehension, speaking, grammatical patterns, the syllabries, and
characters in elementary reading and writing.
Recommended prerequisite: Jpn 103.
Jpn
299 Special Studies (See specific course for credits)
This course number is used for experimental courses that satisfy graduation
requirements for the Bachelor's degree. It can be used by students
needing further work or review in second-year Japanese.
Jpn
301, 302 Third-year Japanese: Speaking and Listening (4,4)
Continued work in the Japanese language with emphasis on listening
and speaking skills in a variety of contexts. Students enrolled in
this course are encouraged to sign up for Jpn 304, 305 concurrently.
Either sequence (Jpn 301, 302 or Jpn 304, 305) satisfies the requirement
for third-year Japanese.
Recommended prerequisite: Jpn 203.
Jpn
304, 305 Third Year Japanese: Reading and Writing (4,4)
Continued work in the Japanese language with emphasis on reading and
writing skills in different kinds of texts. Students enrolled in this
course are encouraged to sign up for Jpn 301, 302 concurrently. Either
sequence (301, 302 or 304, 305) satisfies the requirement for third-year
Japanese.
Recommended prerequisites: Jpn 203.
Jpn
314, Jpn 315 Beginning Japanese Grammar/Intermediate Japanese Grammar
(2,2)
A systematic approach to the study of Japanese grammar for transfer
students, for majors, and for teachers.
Jpn
325 Japanese Phonetics and Phonology (4)
Introduction to the sounds of Japanese: their place and manner of
articulation (phonetics) as well as how they pattern with respect
to each other and as influenced by morphological and syntactic factors
(phonology).
Recommended prerequisites: Jpn 203.
[Not taught every year]
Jpn
341, 342 Introduction to Japanese Literature (In translation) (4,4)
Introductory survey of Japanese literature from its beginnings to
the present, including such works as The Man'yoshu, The Tale of Genji,
plays by Zeami and Chikamatsu, Basho's haiku, and masterpieces of
modern fiction. Jpn 341 focuses on classical and medieval literature,
Jpn 342 focuses on Tokugawa and modern literature. Conducted in English.
Recommended prerequisites: 8 credits of literature.
Jpn
361 Japanese Literature Through Film (4)
Readings of masterpieces of Japanese literature and viewing of feature
films based on them. Viewings are followed by discussion of the social,
historical, and artistic significance of the works. Readings and discussions
are in English, and films have English subtitles.
Jpn
399 Special Studies (See specific course for credits)
This course number is used for experimental courses that satisfy
upper division requirements in various majors (Jpn, INTL-East Asia,
etc). Course topics in the past have included Beginning-Intermediate
Japanese Grammar and Intermediate-Advanced Japanese Grammar.
Jpn
404/504 Cooperative Education/Internship (Credit to be arranged.)
Jpn
405/505 Reading & Conference (Credit to be arranged.)
Jpn
407/507 Special Studies (See specific course for credits)
This course number is used for customized experimental courses designed
for individuals or small groups wishing to pursue a particular goal
or topic. See individual instructors if you have a request for Reading
and Conference.
Jpn
408/508 Workshop (Credit to be arranged.)
Jpn
409/509 Practicum (Credit to be arranged)
Practicum is offered every term. Students from the Practicum class
have the opportunity to assist in the Japanese Language program.
Jpn
410/510 Special Studies (See specific course for credits)
This course number is used for experimental seminar-type classes
that satisfy upper division and graduate requirements. Course topics
in the past have included Japanese Sociolinguistics, Japanese Grammar
for Teachers.
Jpn
411/511, 412/512 Advanced Japanese (4,4)
Development of facility with complex patterns in conversation and
reading.
Recommended prerequisites: Jpn 302, 305.
Jpn
414/514 Advanced Japanese Grammar (4,4)
A systematic approach to the study of Japanese grammar for advanced
students and majors, and for teachers.
Recommended prerequisites: Jpn 302 or 315
Jpn
416/516, 417/517 Advanced Japanese: Reading and Writing (2, 2)
Development of facility with complex patterns in reading and writing
using semi-authentic and authentic materials. Recommended co-requisites:
Jpn 411/511, 412/512. Recommended prerequisites: Jpn 302, 305
Jpn
420/520, 421/521 Readings in Japanese Literature (4,4)
Reading, analysis, translation, and discussion of representative literary
texts. Jpn 420/520 will focus on pre-modern literature; Jpn 421/521
on literature from the Meiji Period to the present. Conducted primarily
in Japanese.
Recommended prerequisites: Jpn 302, Jpn 305.
Jpn
422/522 Traditional Japanese Drama (4)
An introduction to the classical forms of noh, kyogen, bunraku and
kabuki. Students read plays and view videos of plays in performance,
analyzing them in their historical, social, and performance contexts.
Students have the option of performing short dances or plays in a
class recital. Conducted in English.
Jpn
477/577, 478/578 Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (4,4)
Principles of instructional methods in teaching Japanese to speakers
of languages whose orthography is not Kanji-based. Readings in language
pedagogy, particularly the pedagogy of non-Indo-European languages.
Students are required to teach and observe classes in an approved
Japanese program.
Recommended prerequisites: Ling 390, Jpn 303.
Jpn
494/594 Japanese Sociolinguistics (4,4)
Study of the key concepts that characterize Japanese language and
culture, along with empirical analysis of Japanese communication style.
Recommended Recommended prerequisites: Jpn 302.
Jpn
551 Japanese Language and Literature (4)
In-depth study of a single genre (drama, poetry, or prose). Genre
and approach (historical survey, period-specific) will vary from year
to year.
Jpn
552 Japanese Language and Linguistics (4)
Comparative study of intellectual approaches to Japanese language
and its analysis, including native (kokugo) theories, American structuralism,
modern linguistics, and critical theory. Emphasis will vary from year
to year.
Japanese
Area Studies
For
complete information, consult the current PSU
Bulletin.
The
university offers courses that satisfy major requirements in Art History,
Economics, Geography, History, and International Studies. Check these
departmental listings for further information.
PSU
Art Department
ArH
412/512: Japanese Buddhist Art
Arh
423/523: Japanese Painting
ArH
425/525: Modern Japanese Painting
PSU
Geography Department
Geog
453/553: Geography of Japan
PSU
History Department
Offers a complete series of Japanese history courses (Hist 420, 421,
422).
Be
sure to check the PSU Schedule of
Classes for a complete listing of classes currently offered.
