Fourth-Year Japanese II: Advanced Japanese through Contemporary Fiction, Essays, and News Reports
JAPN 220
Spring 2021
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
In this course, taught completely in Japanese, students will read original works of short fiction, essays in Japanese by well-known contemporary authors, and newspaper and magazine pieces. We will also include several movies and/or television dramas. We will explore various genres and popular themes in Japanese literature and consider style and voice. Through the works we look at, students will also be introduced to advanced Japanese grammar, expressions, patterns, kanji, and vocabulary. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CEAS |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: JAPN219 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ARHA)(CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Lit&Cult) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: Representative works by a variety of modern authors, newspapers, magazines, films.
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Examinations and Assignments:
: Oral presentations, written assignments, quizzes, and exams. Weekly one-on-one meetings with native speaker for conversation practice. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: Attendance and active participation in every class are required. Enrolled students and faculty will determine the twice-weekly, 80-minute class meeting times together. For Credit/Non-Credit option, discuss the requirements with the instructor on the first day of class. |
| Instructor(s): Hatano-Cohen,Miyuki Times: TBA; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 1 | | |
| Seats Available: 9 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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