Japanese (JPNS) | Towson University Catalog

JPNS 101 JAPANESE ELEMENTS I (3)

Development of elementary vocabulary and sentences, forms of written language, conversation, composition and translation. Uses the techniques of programmed instruction. Core: Arts & Humanities.

JPNS 102 JAPANESE ELEMENTS II (3)

Development of elementary vocabulary and sentences, forms of written language, conversation, composition and translation. Uses the techniques of programmed instruction. Not open to students who have successfully completed JPNS 201, JPNS 202, JPNS 301 or JPNS 302. Prerequisite: JPNS 101. Core: Global Perspectives.

JPNS 201 JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE I (3)

Review of elementary Japanese; intermediate Kanji; conversation and prose composition; translations; outside readings commensurate with the ability of the individual student. Uses the techniques of programmed instruction. Prerequisite: JPNS 102. Core: Arts & Humanities.

JPNS 202 JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE II (3)

Review of elementary Japanese; intermediate Kanji; conversation and prose composition; translations; outside readings commensurate with the ability of the individual student. Uses the techniques of programmed instruction. Prerequisite: JPNS 201. Core: Global Perspectives.

JPNS 301 JAPANESE COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION I (3)

Composition and conversation beyond the intermediate level. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisites: JPNS 201 and JPNS 202 or equivalent. Core: Arts & Humanities.

JPNS 302 JAPANESE COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION II (3)

Composition and conversation beyond the intermediate level. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisites: JPNS 201 and JPNS 202 or equivalent. Core: Global Perspectives.

JPNS 311 JAPANESE CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION THROUGH MANGA (3)

Overview of the history and culture of Japan from 1868 to 1989 through manga. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JPNS 301 or equivalent.

JPNS 492 DIRECTED READINGS IN JAPANESE (1-3)

Independent reading in sources written in Japanese. Prerequisites: JPNS 301 and JPNS 302 or equivalent, consent of department chair.

JPNS 494 JAPANESE TRAVEL & STUDY ABROAD (3-16)

Study of language, literature and/or culture at a Japanese University. Contact department chair and Office of International Education. Prerequisites: consent of Japanese Study Abroad Program and department chair.