Japanese (JAPN)

JAPN 6080. Japanese Applied Linguistics for Graduate Students. 3 Credit Hours.

This course examines current linguistic theories as applied to Japanese in order to acquire analytical skills to better understand human languages, particularly Japanese and English.

JAPN 6123. Technical and Business Japanese Translation. 3 Credit Hours.

The course focuses on theories and practice of technical and business Japanese translation. Taught in Japanese.

JAPN 6173. Culture and Society through Anime. 3 Credit Hours.

Students will be able to appreciate anime's significance in historical, societal and cultural contexts, as well as the aesthetic quality of its form. Taught in Japanese.

JAPN 6183. Songs: Culture & Society. 3 Credit Hours.

Students will be able to appreciate anime's significance in historical, societal and cultural contexts, as well as the aesthetic quality of its form. Taught in Japanese.

JAPN 6193. Japanese Culture & Society through Documentaries. 3 Credit Hours.

The course explores Japanese culture, language, society, and history through documentary films. Taught in Japanese.

JAPN 6231. Japanese Website Design. 3 Credit Hours.

Students will learn how social media is reshaping BSC communication in Japan and explore intercultural communication issues in designing Websites. Taught in Japanese.

JAPN 6252. Japanese Domestic Internship. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Students complete domestic internships. Conducted in Japanese. Online course. 3 credits.

JAPN 6500. Intercultural Seminar. 3 Credit Hours.

Integrates cross-cultural research and reflection into discussion of current issues in Japan. For students who have had some study/work-abroad experience in Japan. Conducted in Japanese.

JAPN 6503. Professional Portfolio Development. 3 Credit Hours.

Preparation of a professional portfolio connecting experiences and coursework in the MS program towards career preparation. Conducted in Japanese.

JAPN 6510. Applied Language Practicum. 3 Credit Hours.

Students will serve as researchers, student aides and apprentice instructors for any 3/4000-level undergraduate course approved by their adviser and the course.

JAPN 6511. Applied Language Practicum Abroad. 3 Credit Hours.

Students serve as researchers and apprentice instructors in the LBAT or other faculty-led overseas language immersion program of the School of Modern Languages.

JAPN 6695. Japanese Internship Abroad. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Students complete internships abroad in Japan. Conducted in Japanese. Online course. 3 credits.

JAPN 6696. Japanese Internship Abroad. 1-6 Credit Hours.

Japanese Internship Abroad.

JAPN 6750. Japanese Discourse and Grammar. 3 Credit Hours.

The course is designed to improve students’ knowledge of Japanese discourse and grammar through activities using TV drama clips, documentaries, and newspaper which are related to some of SDGs. Taught in Japanese.

JAPN 6998. Master's Project. 1-6 Credit Hours.

Optional project course taught in Japanese.

JAPN 7000. Master's Thesis. 1-6 Credit Hours.

Optional thesis course.

JAPN 8803. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics of current interest not covered in the regular course offerings.

JAPN 8804. Special Topics. 4 Credit Hours.

Special Topics in Japanese.

JAPN 8901. Special Problems in Japanese. 1-21 Credit Hours.

Provides the special instruction required under special programs.

JAPN 8902. Special Problems in Japanese. 1-21 Credit Hours.

Provides the special instruction required under special programs.

JAPN 8903. Special Problems in Japanese. 1-21 Credit Hours.

Provides the special instruction required under special programs.