CYPRESS COLLEGE 2014–2015
Japanese / 207
3 Units
JAPN 204 C Intermediate Japanese IV
4 Units
JAPN 101 C Elementary Japanese I
5 Units
JAPN 291 C Anime I: Study of Culture
3 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 C with a grade of “C” or better or one year of high school Japanese with an average of “C” or better is recommended. Term hours: 90 lecture. The course continues to emphasize the acquisition of basic skills in pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will increase their knowledge of the culture, history, and geography of Japan and Japanese through lectures, films, and reading and writing assignments. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
JAPN 292 C Anime II: Language in Films
3 Units
JAPN 125 C Japanese Culture through Film
3 Units
JAPN 293 C Anime III: Manga Culture in U.S.
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a study of Japanese anime language and culture. It provides students with experience in literary areas of Manga language and an opportunity to explore Kanji and Katakana through the practical way of reading Manga. Students will also learn to see Manga in the context of Japanese literature and culture. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU)
3 Units
JAPN 200 C Conversational Japanese
2 Units
JAPN 294 C Anime IV: Literature and Culture
3 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is for students who would like to take conversational Japanese without having to learn the complicated writing system. This will be an introduction to spoken Japanese, with emphasis on vocabulary development, use of the common phrases and culturally appropriate language at beginning levels. Conducted mainly in Japanese through the use of the direct teaching method. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU, AA GE) Term hours: 90 lecture. The course emphasizes the acquisition of basic skills in pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be introduced to the culture, history and geography of Japan through lectures, slides, videos, photographs, films, and reading assignments. Not intended for native Japanese speakers. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE)
JAPN 102 C Elementary Japanese II
5 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a critical study of Japanese culture through viewing films of great directors. The student will study artistic works of internationally recognized principal directors and examine uniquely Japanese traits and critically analyze the identification of characters. The course will provide students with insights into Japanese culture and techniques for the critical analysis of film. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE) Prerequisite: JAPN 102 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 36 lecture. The course(s) will focus on practical conversation with emphasis on the idiomatic usage of the language. Topics concern Japanese life, culture, and current events. Students will prepare for this class through the study of the required textbook, magazines, newspapers and other current materials. The course is conducted in Japanese. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU, CSU GE)
JAPN 201 C Study of Kanji
3 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 C. Term hours: 54 lecture. This is a low intermediate skill course designed to improve the reading, writing, listening, and understanding of Kanji. Students will practice and learn 420 basic Kanji, as components of more complex Kanji. This will prepare students to take the Japanese government’s proficiency examination at the 10th and 9th level. By repeating the class, students will be able to advance up to the 2nd level. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU)
JAPN 203 C Intermediate Japanese III
4 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 C with a grade of “C” or better or two years of high school Japanese with an average grade of “C.” Term hours: 72 lecture. The course emphasizes the acquisition of advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will be introduced to further elements of the culture, history, and geography of Japan through lectures, slides, films, dialogues and reading assignments conducted in Japanese. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC)
Prerequisite: JAPN 203 C with a grade of “C” or better or three years of high school Japanese with an average grade of “C.” Course hours 72. The course emphasizes the acquisition of advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will be introduced to further elements of the culture, history, and geography of Japan through lectures, slides, films, dialogues and reading assignments conducted in Japanese. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC/CSU), AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a critical study of Japanese anime as culture. Students will discover how these films are created, from the point of view of technique and imagination. Students will practice critical ways of viewing the films. Students will also learn to see the films in their cultural context and as representations of Japanese culture. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU) Prerequisite: JAPN 102 C or eligibility for JAPN 203 C. Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a critical study of Japanese anime as culture and language. Students will study the measurable timing of artistic translation techniques (including use of storyboards, cell and 3DCG) in the context of Japanese culture. This class will be conducted in Japanese. Pass/ No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU)
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 C with a minimum grade of “C.” Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a critical study of Japanese literature and culture through anime. The course introduces students to internationally well-known works of literary fiction, providing the students with an opportunity to enrich their lives and develop an appreciation of good Japanese literature and culture. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU)
JAPN 298 C Japanese Seminar
.5 to 12 Units
Prerequisite: May be required. Corequisite: May be required. Advisory: May be required. Term hours: 0–216 lecture and/or 0–432 laboratory depending on units attempted. This seminar is for able students who wish to extend their knowledge of literature, language and culture through small group discussion. May be taken for credit 1–4 times. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. Fees may be required — Payable at Registration. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU)
JAPN 299 C Japanese Independent Study
.5 to 2 Units
Prerequisite: Approved Independent Study Learning Contract. Term hours: 9–36 lecture/conference depending on units attempted. This course is for able students who wish to increase their knowledge of the Japanese language through individual study or research. Unit credit may range from .5–2 units in any given semester. May be taken for credit 3 times. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU)
Courses
JAPN 100 C Spoken Japanese for Beginners