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ASIALANG 451

ADVANCED READINGS IN JAPANESE

3 credits.

Introduces a variety of authentic texts in Japanese, such as essays, newspaper articles, and short stories. Utilize reading strategies introduced in class, discuss related topics, and write short essays. Develop the advanced level of linguistic proficiency as well as some understanding of the Japanese society and culture.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ASIALANG 303 or placement into ASIALANG 304 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Frgn Lang - 5th + semester language Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Acquire the vocabulary, kanji, and expressions appropriate for advanced level language use Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Develop strategies to understand authentic texts in various genres and styles with unfamiliar vocabulary Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Understand authentic texts and recognize some literary and technical styles Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. State and support their own views based on critical reading of the texts Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Develop further understanding of the Japanese culture and society Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Acquire study skills to develop their proficiency in Japanese on topics related to their academic field of study Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Acquire the vocabulary, kanji, and expressions appropriate for advanced level language use Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Develop strategies to understand authentic texts in various genres and styles with unfamiliar vocabulary Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Understand authentic texts and recognize some literary and technical styles Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. State and support their own views based on critical reading of the texts Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Develop further understanding of the Japanese culture and society Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Acquire study skills to develop their proficiency in Japanese on topics related to their academic field of study Audience: Graduate

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