ACTS Common Course- JPN 1013
Training in the elements of Japanese communication (speaking and writing) and comprehension (listening and reading) within a variety of cultural contexts.
Four hours of applied class work and one hour of foreign language lab per week is required.
Note: Advanced placement and credit by examination are available to students who have previously studied Japanese.
ACTS Common Course- JPN 1023
Prerequisite: JPN 1014 or equivalent
Continued training in basic Japanese communication (speaking and writing) and comprehension (listening and reading) skills to increase proficiency in the language within a variety of cultural contexts.
Four hours of applied class work and one hour of foreign language lab per week is required. Note: Advanced placement and credit by examination are available to students who have previously studied Japanese.
ACTS Common Course- JPN 2013
Prerequisite: JPN I 024 or equivalent
Development of language skills necessary for communication (speaking and writing) and comprehension (listening and reading) skills to increase proficiency in the language at the intermediate level within a variety of cultural contexts.
Four hours of applied class work and one hour of foreign language lab per week is required.
Note: Advanced placement and credit by examination are available to students who have previously studied Japanese.
ACTS Common Course - JPN 2023
Prerequisite: JPN 2014 or equivalent
Further development of the language skills necessary for communication (speaking and writing) and comprehension (listening and reading) skills to provide mastery of fundamental tools in a variety of cultural contexts.
Note: Advanced placement and credit by examination are available to students who have previously studied Japanese.
Prerequisite: JPN 2024 or permission of instructor.
Development of advanced control of Japanese communication and comprehension through conversation and composition based on analysis of authentic short texts and media.
Three hours of applied course work.
Note: Advanced placement and credit by examination are available to students who have previously studied or are proficient in Japanese.
Prerequisite: JPN 3003 or permission of instructor
Continuation of JPN 3003. Further development of advanced proficiency of Japanese communication and
comprehension through conversation and composition based on analysis of authentic short texts and media.
Three hours of applied course work.
Note: Advanced placement and credit by examination are available to students who have previously studied or are proficient in Japanese.
Prerequisite: JPN 2024 or equivalent.
Study of the economic, political, and social structure of Japan and an introduction to Japanese history and culture.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in a Tech-sanctioned study program in a Japan, completion of JPN 2024 or equivalent, and permission of the Study Abroad supervisor and Department Head.
Study of the contemporary language and culture in a Japan. May substitute for JPN 3003 or JPN 3013, depending on the student's proficiency level.
Prerequisites: Advanced foreign language proficiency; permission of the instructor and the department head.
The Foreign Language Internship is intended primarily for majors in foreign languages or international studies. It is designed to provide outstanding students the opportunity to perfect their language proficiency and to acquire specific training and skills overseas. The overseas sponsor and the foreign language instructor of record will supervise the intern. Performance evaluations and a research paper will be required.
Prerequisite: completion of JPN 2024 or equivalent, permission of the instructor and Department Head.
This course is designed to provide advanced Japanese students with a course of study in an area not covered by the departmental course offerings.