Japanese Language Studies
Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum: http://www.princeton.edu/~eastasia/pjpf/index.htm.
Normally students electing a beginner's course in any language will receive credit only if two terms are completed.
Current semester's courses:
JPN 102Elementary Japanese IIContinuation of JPN 101, which emphasizes the basic four skills to achieve survival proficiency level.
JPN 107Intermediate Japanese IIThe course aims at a thorough mastery of modern colloquial Japanese by consistent review and reinforcement of major grammatical points covered in JPN 101, 102, and 105. It is also intended to give students advanced vocabulary and expressions through aural-oral drills, readings, and written exercises. Emphasis will increasingly be on reading, but oral work will still comprise fundamental aspect of the course.
JPN 302Advanced Japanese IIThe course is designed to further students proficiency in four skills aiming at ACTFL-ETS advanced level. Reading materials include the Japanese anime "Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away)" and selected readings from works in the original language.
JPN 306Integrative Advanced Japanese IIFour skills approach to advanced Japanese with a focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening.
JPN 402Readings in Modern Japanese IIOne or two short novels will be used to read for critical thinking. Reading is under focus but speaking, listening and writing (including translation) are intensively practiced. This course is designed to help students develop critical thinking through reading and discussing Japanese novels.
JPN 404Readings in Classical JapaneseSelections from outstanding works of Classical Japanese prose and verse from Nara to early Showa period, particularly in the genres of history, philosophy, and poetry. Text: Manyoshu, Tale of Heike, Tamakatsuma etc.