Required for the Japanese Language Minor

1. Completion of beginning and intermediate Japanese language courses: CHJA 111, 112, 211, 212, 213, and 311
2. One course from CHJA 265, 310, 411, or the equivalent
3. An exit proficiency interview
4. C average in the minor

Japanese language courses

CHJA 111 Beginning Japanese I
An introduction to beginning Japanese. Emphasis on the acquisition of basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with discussions to practice pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Five class meetings per week. 6 units.

CHJA 112 Beginning Japanese II
A continuation of CHJA 111 with further practice in basic language skills. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 111 or equivalent

CHJA 211 Beginning Intermediate Japanese
A course to help students attain minimal proficiency in conversational Japanese and begin to read and write beyond the elementary level. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 112

CHJA 212 Intermediate Japanese I
Intermediate-level Japanese with further practice in conversational fluency and exposure to more difficult levels of reading and writing. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 211 or consent of instructor

CHJA 213 Intermediate Japanese II
Intermediate-level Japanese with further practice in all four skills. A continuation of CHJA 212. Five class meetings per week. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 212 or consent of instructor

CHJA 311 Advanced Intermediate Japanese
This advanced course is designed for students who wish to develop their language skills in Japanese beyond the intermediate level. It provides students with a basic cultural understanding of today’s Japan. Contemporary print and media materials will be used to enhance written as well as oral proficiency. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units. Prerequisite: CHJA 213 or consent of instructor

CHJA 411 Advanced Communicative Japanese
An advanced course, taught in Japanese, designed to strengthen the language proficiency of upper-level students, especially those returning from studying in Japan. Course does not count towards the humanities general education requirement for B.A. and B.A./B.Mus students. 6 units.

Literature and culture courses

CHJA 260 East Asian Classics in Translation
This introductory course explores encounters with nature in East Asian texts through close reading of primary texts in English translation — Taoist philosophy, lyric poetry, personal memoirs, and fiction — from the traditional periods of China and Japan, ending with a contemporary Japanese novel from the mid-1990s. Particular attention is paid to literary form, voice, aesthetic concerns, and issues relating to humans’ relationship with nature. 6 units. Also listed as Environmental Studies 206, East Asian Studies 260. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; East Asian Studies 140 recommended

CHJA 265 Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture
A survey introducing major characteristics of Japanese language with reference to the structure of Japanese society. Topics include honorifics, use of pronouns, loan words, age and gender differences in the language. The course will also familiarize students with various aspects of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. 6 units. Also listed as Linguistics 265, East Asian Studies 265.

CHJA 310 Introduction to East Asian Linguistics
Survey of genetic, regional, and typological classification of East Asian languages; writing systems for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan languages; descriptive and comparative analyses of phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of East Asian languages. More than one language may be investigated in detail. 6 units. Also listed as Linguistics 310, East Asian Studies 310

CHJA 189, 389, 589, 689 Internship in Chinese or Japanese
An opportunity for students to apply their Chinese or Japanese language skills in business, government, and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international levels. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required. 3 units, repeatable for up to 6 units.Prerequisite: Study abroad at the third-year level or CHJA 401 and 402

CHJA 190, 390, 590, 690 Tutorial Studies in Chinese or Japanese
Individualized advanced study under regular staff direction on topics not covered in lower-level courses. Variable units.

CHJA 199, 399, 599, 699 Independent Study in Chinese or Japanese
Individualized advanced research under staff guidance to prepare a substantial paper, usually for submission for honors. Variable units.

Chinese Language Courses

Recent tutorial topics in Chinese and Japanese

The Chinese Novel Dream of the Red Chamber
Topics in Chinese Linguistics
Advanced Communicative Chinese
Readings in Chinese Buddhism
Contemporary Fiction in Chinese
German Imperialism in Qingdao
Advanced Reading and Writing in Japanese
Advanced Communicative Japanese
Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language
Chinese (Brush) Calligraphy
Chinese (Hard Pen) Calligraphy