Japanese (EALJ)

This course is designed for students who have not studied Japanese language before. The goal of this class is to gain an acquisition of the four basic language skills in Japanese-reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will learn to read and write Hiragana, Katakana and 15 Kanji. This course covers Lessons 0-3 in TOBIRA I : Beginning Japanese .

This course is a continuation of Elementary Japanese I. It is the second half of the two 3-credit course sequence (Elementary Japanese I and II) that covers the same materials as the 5-credit First Year Japanese I. Upon completion of this course, students will be ready to enroll in First Year Japanese II (5 credits) in the following spring semester. Students will continue their acquisition of the four basic language skills in Japanese: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The emphasis of the course will be on mastery of the fundamental grammatical structure of Japanese through aural-oral exercises and practice. The course covers Chapters 4-6 of Tobira 1. Mastery of hiragana, katakana and kanji, taught in EALJ 10001, is assumed. Additional 53 kanji will be introduced.

This course is designed for students who have not studied Japanese language before. The goal of this class is to gain an acquisition of the four basic language skills in Japanese-reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will learn to read and write Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. This course covers Chapter 1-5 in Tobira l: Beginning Japanese. First year Japanese I is a 5 credit course; students should enroll in one MWF (EALJ 10111) section and one TR (EALJ 11111) drill.

This course is designed for students who have completed the equivalent of First-Year Japanese I. The goal of the course is to further develop proficiency in the four basic language skills--reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course covers Lessons 6-10 of TOBIRA I: Beginning Japanese. Mastery of hiragana, katakana, and the 49 kanji introduced in First-Year Japanese I is assumed; an additional 90 kanji will be introduced. First-Year Japanese II is a 5-credit course. Students should enroll in one MWF (EALJ 10112) section and one TR (EALJ 11112) drill section.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

EALJ 11111 is the lab corequisite of EALJ 10111

This course is designed for students who have completed the equivalent of First-Year Japanese I. The goal of the course is to further develop proficiency in the four basic language skills--reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course covers Lessons 6-10 of TOBIRA I: Beginning Japanese. Mastery of hiragana, katakana, and the 49 kanji introduced in First-Year Japanese I is assumed; an additional 90 kanji will be introduced. First-Year Japanese II is a 5-credit course. Students should enroll in one MWF (EALJ 10112) section and one TR (EALJ 11112) drill section.

This course is designed for students who have completed one year of college-level Japanese or its equivalent. Students will build on their acquisition of the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening from first year; they will increase their fluency in both speaking and listening, construct increasingly longer and more complex sentences, and recognize and produce approximately 235 kanji. This course covers Chapters 11-15 in Tobira II: Beginning Japanese. Second Year Japanese I is a 5 credit course; students should enroll in one MWF (EALJ 20211) section and one TR (EALJ 21211) drill.

This course is designed for students who have completed Second Year Japanese I or the equivalent. Students will build on the four basic language skills--reading, writing, speaking, and listening--acquired in the previous courses. They will further develop their fluency in speaking and listening, construct increasingly longer and more complex sentences, and recognize and produce approximately 330 kanji characters. This course covers Lessons 16-20 in Tobira II: Beginning Japanese. Second Year Japanese II is a 5 credit course. Students should enroll in one MWF (EALJ 20212) section and one TR (EALJ 21212) Drill section.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

EALJ 21211 is the corequisite lab of EALJ 20211.

This course is designed for students who have completed Second Year Japanese I or the equivalent. Students will build on the four basic language skills--reading, writing, speaking, and listening--acquired in the previous courses. They will further develop their fluency in speaking and listening, construct increasingly longer and more complex sentences, and recognize and produce approximately 330 kanji characters. This course covers Lessons 16-20 in Tobira II: Beginning Japanese. Second Year Japanese II is a 5 credit course. Students should enroll in one MWF (EALJ 20212) section and one TR (EALJ 21212) Drill section.

A course designed for students who have completed two years of college-level Japanese. Students will expand their vocabulary and learn approximately 300 new kanji words. They will develop their understanding of Japanese culture, comparing the cultural differences between their own society and that of contemporary Japan. Students will build on their reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities, conversing in paragraphs, not just sentences, practicing narration and description, and applying more critical and analytical reading and interpretive skills . Third year Japanese is a 4 credit course; students must enroll in both the class and the lab.

A course designed for students who have completed Third year Japanese I. They will develop their understanding of Japanese culture, comparing the cultural differences between their own society and that of contemporary Japan. Students will build on their reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities, conversing in paragraphs, not just sentences. Third year Japanese II is a 3 credit course.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

This class consists of two parts. One is a group discussion led each time by one of the students, who chooses a topic on real-world events and social issues by using various media resources. The other part is individual listening/viewing activities with authentic contexts. Students choose their own audiovisual materials, such as news, movies, animations, music, or recitation, in order to increase their input and improve their overall language proficiency. Through these student-centered activities, students will be able to learn to express more complex ideas and opinions, cultivate critical thinking, work together in teams, and deepen their awareness to become global citizens.

This class consists of two parts. One is a group discussion led each time by one of the students, who chooses a topic on real-world events and social issues by using various media resources. The other part is individual listening/viewing activities with authentic contexts. Students choose their own audiovisual materials, such as news, movies, animations, music, or recitation, in order to increase their input and improve their overall language proficiency. Through these student-centered activities, students will be able to learn to express more complex ideas and opinions, cultivate critical thinking, work together in teams, and deepen their awareness to become global citizens.

EALJ 31311 is the corequisite lab to EALJ 30311

Development of oral-aural skills with an emphasis on typical conversational situations. Improvement of reading and writing skills.

Cross-listed with EALJ 50511: Advanced Japanese I. This is a three-credit course for students who have completed EALJ 30312 or its equivalent. This course takes students beyond the grammar-centered approach of textbooks to the study and discussion of original materials produced in Japanese for everyday Japanese consumption. Students will acquire strategies for autonomous learning through student-initiated approach and independent study project.

Cross-listed with EALJ 50512: Advanced Japanese II. This is a three-credit course for students who have completed EALJ 40411 or its equivalent. This course takes students beyond the grammar-centered approach of textbooks to the study and discussion of original materials produced in Japanese for everyday Japanese consumption. Students will acquire strategies for autonomous learning through student-initiated approach and independent study project.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

In this course, students choose their own Japanese reading materials from the Hesburgh Library Collection and read them independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading method. Tadoku (Extensive Reading) means to read books for students' own pleasure, at a difficulty level at which they can read smoothly and quickly without looking up words or translating. Students will read many books that are at or slightly below the level at which they read fluently, while the instructor carefully monitors their reading behavior and gives advice and suggestions. Students will gradually develop vocabulary and kanji knowledge, prediction skills, and skills to read more complex sentences with ease. The focus of the class will be individual reading activity and consultations with the instructor. Additional activities, such as group discussions, journal writing, presentations, and shadowing may be incorporated into the class.

This one-credit course is apt for students who completed Third Year Japanese II or its equivalent. The main focus of the course is to retain and develop students' oral communication skills through activities such as group discussions and presentations in a friendly, welcoming environment.

This one-credit course is apt for students who completed Third Year Japanese II or its equivalent. The main focus of the course is to retain and develop students' oral communication skills through activities such as group discussions and presentations in a friendly, welcoming environment.

This class consists of two parts. One is a group discussion led each time by one of the students, who chooses a topic on real-world events and social issues by using various media resources. The other part is individual listening/viewing activities with authentic contexts. Students choose their own audiovisual materials, such as news, movies, animations, music, or recitation, in order to increase their input and improve their overall language proficiency. Through these student-centered activities, students will be able to learn to express more complex ideas and opinions, cultivate critical thinking, work together in teams, and deepen their awareness to become global citizens.

This class consists of two parts. One is a group discussion led each time by one of the students, who chooses a topic on real-world events and social issues by using various media resources. The other part is individual listening/viewing activities with authentic contexts. Students choose their own audiovisual materials, such as news, movies, animations, music, or recitation, in order to increase their input and improve their overall language proficiency. Through these student-centered activities, students will be able to learn to express more complex ideas and opinions, cultivate critical thinking, work together in teams, and deepen their awareness to become global citizens.

Students will complete an internship in Japan, working in the target language. Students who participate in the program will: 1) Increase their marketability in a competitive job market by developing unique skills including intercultural communication, language skills, and other skills that cannot be directly taught in the classroom; 2) Build an international network of contacts in their chosen field; 3) Develop interpersonal skills in addition to the technical skills necessary to compete in a global market; and 4) Learn to communicate effectively in a professional setting with people from other languages and cultures.

Directed study of special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Agreement by the faculty member and the Director of Undergraduate Studies required.