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Japanese Course Work at Clemson University

A collection of Japanese Course descriptions and pdf's linked with coursework completed at Clemson university

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JAPN 4710 (Japanese Culture and Society)

Focuses on basic themes in Japanese culture found in social interaction and ritual behavior. Japanese social organization, including marriage and family patterns, neighborhood and community organization, and gender roles receive extensive attention

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JAPN 4010 (Japanese Lit in Translation)

Introduction to Japanese literature from 712 AD to the present. Cultivates an appreciation for Japanese literature and culture

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JAPN 3050 (Japanese conversation and composition)

Practice in the spoken language with emphasis on vocabulary, Kanji, pronunciation, and comprehension; learning practical language skills and intercultural communication through various topics

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JAPN 3030 (Conv & Comp in Japan)

Writings and conversation taken at Fukui University with an emphasis on public speaking

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JAPN 4040 (Cultural Studies in Japan)

Studies of cultural competency taken at Fukui University

JAPN 4560 (Japanese film)

Explores cultural and literary aspects of Japanese film. Emphasis is on important developments in Japanese film styles, thematic aspects of film, interrelationships between Western filmmaking and Japanese filmmaking, and global development of Japanese media, especially animation

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JAPN 2020
(Intermediate Japanese 2)

Brief review of JAPN 2010, with conversation, composition, and dictation based on more difficult Japanese reading selections. Includes a continuation of Kanji characters

JAPN 2010
(Intermediate Japanese)

Brief review of JAPN 1010 and 1020, with conversation, composition, and beginning of more serious reading of Japanese in short stories. Students study Kanji characters

JAPN 3070 (Japanese Civilisation)

Study of the significant aspects of the culture of Japan

JAPN 3080 (Japanese Civilisation 2)

Study of the significant aspects of the culture of Japan

HIST 3330 (Japanese modern history)

Origin and development of Japanese civilization with particular emphasis on modern Japan from the mid-19th century to the present.

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JAPN 1020
(Introduction to Japanese 2)

Continuation of JAPN 1010

JAPN 1010
(Introduction to Japanese)

Course for beginners in which fundamentals are taught and a foundation is provided for further study and the eventual ability to read and speak the language. The Japanese writing system is introduced. Students learn how to recognize and write the two alphabets Hiragana and Katakana

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