Japanese (JPN)

Develops basic language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The course is team-taught, and it is not open to native speakers.

Develops basic language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The course is team-taught, and it is not open to native speakers.

The one credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps transition to UB through an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 198 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

The three credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps students with common learning outcomes focused on fundamental expectations for critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and oral communication, and learning at a university, all within topic focused subject matter. The Seminars provide students with an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 199 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

A sequel to JPN 102. Develops four-skills proficiency and expands knowledge of grammar. Not open to native speakers.

A sequel to JPN 102. Develops four-skills proficiency and expands knowledge of grammar. Not open to native speakers.

Introduces Japanese culture and society, and is taught in English.

Further develops four-skills proficiency, and reinforces and expands grammar and communication skills. Not open to native speakers.

Further develops four-skills proficiency, and reinforces and expands grammar and communication skills. Not open to native speakers.

A sequel to JPN 302. Continues development of four-skills proficiency; further reinforces and expands communication skills through discussion and readings on Japanese culture and society.

A sequel to JPN 401. Continues development of four-skills proficiency; further reinforces and expands communication skills through discussion and readings on Japanese culture and society.

Introduces major areas of linguistic description of Japanese and functions of the language in relation to social structures and interpersonal relationships. Taught in English.

This course explores topics related to language and society, and intercultural communication, and provides students with opportunities to address questions concerning these topics. The primary goal of this course is to enhance students' knowledge of intercultural and sociolinguistic aspects that contribute to the property and use of the Japanese language. Although this course is appropriate for students of Japanese and/or linguistics, the course is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in issues of language, society, and communication, and their relationship. Prior knowledge of Japanese is not required and English translation is provided for Japanese language data used for discussions and analyses. Taught in English. This course is the same as AS 422, and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements.

Introduces curricula, instructional materials, methods, classroom techniques, and evaluation strategies associated with the teaching of Japanese as a foreign language. Students acquire practical experience by participating in teaching demonstrations and class observation.

Course for senior-level majors intended to provide a learning experience that integrates knowledge from lower-level courses. Topics may vary.

Hands-on experience in language and cultural studies at institutions and organizations in Western New York and/or nationwide.

Students collaborate with faculty research mentors on an ongoing project or conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. This experience provides students with an inquiry-based learning opportunity and engages them as active learners in a research setting.

Designed for advanced students of Japanese.