{"id":22069,"date":"2024-08-15T10:56:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/?page_id=22069"},"modified":"2024-08-15T11:01:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T16:01:44","slug":"japanese-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/japanese\/japanese-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"default\">This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/japanese\/japanese-courses\/japanese-upcoming-courses\/\">Upcoming Courses page<\/a> for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\ndd { \n margin-left: 30px;\n  margin-top: 0px;\n\tmargin-bottom: 0px;\n}\n\t\n\tdt {\n\t\tmargin-top: 25px;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n<dl><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0100 Introduction to Japanese Literature<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Survey of Japanese literature from the Heian Period to the present day.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>HU<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0101 First Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>5 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Beginning Japanese for students with no previous knowledge of the language.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0102 Second Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>5 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of JAPAN 101.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in JAPAN\u00a0101(P) or equivalent.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0110 Japanese Popular Culture<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Elements of popular culture that have come to define modern-day Japan. In English.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2021, Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0111 Elementary Japanese I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Non-intensive Japanese language course for students who have no prior Japanese.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2023, Spring 2022.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0112 Elementary Japanese II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Non-intensive Japanese language course for students who have completed JAPAN 111.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0111(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2023, Fall 2022.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0113 Elementary Japanese III<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Non-intensive Japanese language course for students who have completed JAPAN 112.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0112(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0113 is equivalent to JAPAN\u00a0102.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0192 First-Year Seminar:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Specific humanities topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>HU<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0197 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>acceptance in Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0199 Independent Study<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Independent work under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult dept chair.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken to 6 cr max.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0200 Japanese Culture and Its Effect on Language<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Through various forms of media, examination of different aspects of Japanese culture and how it impacts language.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>HU<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>No credit for students with credit in LINGUIS 200 with similar title.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2019, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0201 Third-Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>5 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of JAPAN 102, with some emphasis on the practice of Japanese writing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in JAPAN\u00a0102(P) or equivalent.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0202 Fourth-Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>5 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of JAPAN 201, with some emphasis on the practice of Japanese writing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in JAPAN\u00a0201(P) or equivalent.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro cr).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0220 Introduction to Japanese Food Studies<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Cultural, historical, geographic, and sociological aspects of Japanese food culture as related to everyday Japanese culinary practices.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>HU<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0221 Japanese Film: Themes and Methods<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Major films representing milestones in Japanese film history, from the 1930s to the turn of the twenty-first century.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2020, Spring 2019.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0277 Japanese Discussion Section:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-2 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Discussion in Japanese, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills. Offered in conjunction with courses in other disciplines (Anthropology, History, Political Science, etc.).<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0202(P) or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0289 Internship in Japanese, Lower Division<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Application of basic principles of Japanese in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>2.50 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0296 UROP Apprenticeship<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>One cr for 45 hrs research. May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0297 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and\/or in specially prepared program course work.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>acceptance for Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0299 Ad Hoc:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0301 Fifth Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of JAPAN 202.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in JAPAN\u00a0202(P) or equivalent.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0302 Sixth Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of JAPAN 301.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in JAPAN\u00a0301(P) or equivalent.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro cr).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0310 Enhanced Knowledge & Skills for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Preparation for levels N2 and N3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>May be retaken to 12 credits max. Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro credits). Prereq; JAPAN\u00a0202(P) or equivalent.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2022, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0312 Japanese Conversation II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Training in advanced Japanese conversation skills for a wide variety of social settings.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0201(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2021, Spring 2019.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0314 Japanese Immersion<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Concentrated, structured practice of spoken Japanese on varied contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers, simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. May be offered in short-term sessions.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0101(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Repeatable to 3 cr max.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0321 Analyzing Hollywood-Japan Film Remakes<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Critical knowledge and understanding of Japanese society and elements of Japanese culture acquired through an investigation of Hollywood-Japan film remakes.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>In English. Counts as a repeat of JAPAN\u00a0499 with the same topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2011.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0330 Japanese Language and Culture<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Japanese expression and culture; influence of Japanese history, customs, and geographic features on the Japanese language.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro credits). Prereq; JAPAN\u00a0202(P) or equivalent<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0331 Reading Japanese Short Stories<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Introduction to Japanese short stories to improve reading skills, vocabulary, and understanding of Japanese culture.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0202(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro crs).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0332 Extensive Reading in Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Reading practice utilizing easy readers, children's books, manga, and novels. Counts as repeat of JAPAN 299 with similar topic. May be retaken with change in topic to 3 cr max.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and JAPAN\u00a0101(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0345 Japanese News Media<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Training in reading and consuming Japanese news media in a variety of formats.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0301(C) or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Retakeable with change in topic to 9 credits max.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2020.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0351 Japanese Performance Traditions<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Japanese performance of drama and comedy from noh and kabuki to modern performance.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and satisfaction of Oral and Written Communication - Part A.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>OWCB, HU<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2022, Fall 2019, Spring 2018.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0352 Japanese Performance Traditions: Readings<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Readings in Japanese performance texts from medieval noh scripts to modern Japanese theater.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing or consent of instructor, JAPAN\u00a0351(C), and completion of Oral and Written Communication Part A (OWC-A).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2018, Spring 2017.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0355 Seminar in Japanese Literature and Culture:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Readings and discussion in English on selected topics in Japanese literature and culture.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and completion of Oral and Written Communication (OWC) Competency Part A.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>OWCB<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken to a max of 9 crs.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2024, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0356 Seminar in Japanese Literature: Readings<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Readings of Japanese literature in Japanese, offered as an optional lab to JAPAN 355.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0301(C) or consent of instructor.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0361 Translating Japanese Media<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Development of the vocabulary, grammar knowledge, translating skills, and cultural sensitivities necessary to produce viable translations.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0202(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro crs).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2024, Fall 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0370 Fun Kanji<\/strong><\/dt><dd>2 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Extensive practice in use of kanji, in order to enhance students' ability to read Japanese materials fluently.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and JAPAN\u00a0101(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Counts as repeat of JAPAN\u00a0299 with similar topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2019, Spring 2018.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0397 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored program before coursework level, content, and credits are determined and\/or in specially-prepared program coursework.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0401 Seventh Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of JAPAN 302.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in JAPAN\u00a0302(P) or equivalent.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0402 Eighth Semester Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of JAPAN 401.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in JAPAN\u00a0401(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0416 Introduction to Translation: Japanese to English<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Basic skills for translating texts from Japanese to English; focus on articles and documents encountered in business, banking, legal, medical, and academic contexts.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing; grade of B or better in 300-level or above Japanese language course.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0441 Business Japanese I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Language and cultural studies that develop the practical knowledge and skills needed for doing business with Japan.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0302(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0489 Internship in Japanese, Upper Division<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Application of basic principles of Japanese in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, 2.50 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2021, Spring 2015, Fall 2014.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0497 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and\/or in specially prepared program course work.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0499 Ad Hoc:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2010.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0500 Research and Research Writing in Japanese<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Capstone course for Japanese major. Students conduct research in Japanese and produce a thesis and presentation based on that research.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of B- or better in JAPAN\u00a0401(P); pass level N3 of Japanese Language Proficiency Test; or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Not open to students who have completed Japanese capstone req under FLL 499 or JAPAN\u00a0699.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0516 Seminar in Advanced Translation: Japanese to English<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Translation of ideas and conceptual knowledge in subject areas that include economics, law, society, culture, and history.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>JAPAN\u00a0416(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2014.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0597 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0597G Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0697 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0697G Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>JAPAN\u00a0699 Advanced Independent Study<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-3 cr. 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