A major in Japanese is not offered at Roanoke College.
101, 102 Elementary Japanese I, II
A study of the fundamentals of Japanese with emphasis on pronunciation
and aural comprehension. Includes oral and written
work, cultural material, and selected readings. (1, 1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
201 Intermediate Japanese I
A review of the essentials of Japanese grammar with the introduction
of advanced structures, continued development of the
four essential skills, and further acquisition of vocabulary. An
emphasis will be placed on cultural issues and on conversational
skills to handle situations of everyday life and to increase the
range of personal expression, inclusion of cultural materials. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk, Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
Prerequisite: JAPN 102.
202 Intermediate Japanese II
A review of the essentials of Japanese grammar with the introduction
of advanced structures, continued development of the
four essential skills, and further acquisition of vocabulary. An
emphasis will be placed on conversational skills to handle situations
of everyday life and to increase the range of personal
expression, inclusion of cultural materials. The course will also
include materials to foster a more sophisticated understanding
of the philosophical and cultural foundation of the country. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
Prerequisite: JAPN 201.
306 Advanced Studies in Japanese
Guided independent learning to continue the acquisition of Japanese and the study of culture beyond the 202 level. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk; Laboratory/Studio: 2.5 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: JAPN 202.