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Courses
Japanese (JAPN)
101 First Semester 4 (3-2) Fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (JAPN 101).
102 Second Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Japn 101 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued development of basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (JAPN 102).
105 Elementary Conversation 1 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Elementary-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker; not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (JAPN 105). S, F grading.
111 [G] Asian Film 3 Same as Chin 111.
120 [G] Traditional Japanese Culture 3 Traditional Japanese society and culture from ancient themes to the 19th century. Taught in English.
131 [G] Masterpieces of Asian Literature 3 Taught in English. Same as Chin 131.
180 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
203 Third Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Japn 102 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (JAPN 201).
204 Fourth Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Japn 203 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued practice in spoken and written language; selected texts in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (JAPN 202).
205 Intermediate Conversation I 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Japn 203 or 204 or equivalent or c// in Japn 203 or 204. Intermediate-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker; not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
280 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
305 Intermediate Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Japn 203, or equivalent. Conversation practice in small groups with native/near-native speakers. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by UI, open to WSU students (JAPN 305). S, F grading.
306 Intermediate Reading and Translation 3 Prereq Japn 204 with a grade of C or better. Vocabulary building, contrastive English-Japanese expressions, development of skills of increase reading speed and fluency. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
307 Intermediate Speaking and Listening 3 Prereq Japn 204 with a grade of C or better. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency; emphasis on pronunciation and phonetics. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
308 Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Japn 204 with a grade of C or better. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
320 Issues in East Asian Ethics 3 Philosophical foundations of ethical thought in East Asia; informed responses to modern ethical dilemmas. Taught in English. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (Chin 320).
380 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
480 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.