First-Year Japanese   This course is an intensive continuation of JAPN 0101.  This course is required for those students wishing to take JAPN 0103 in the Spring.

Identity, Memory, and the Image of Home in Modern Okinawa Literature (taught in English) In this course we will investigate the validity of Okinawan literature as a genre, its relation to Japanese literature, as well as the relevance of colonialism/postcolonialism as a methodology for approaching Okinawan literature. Through reading modern Okinawan literary works and critical texts, we will explore a variety of themes, including identity, national community, war narrative/memory, and the concept of home. The course requires that students engage in close reading and analysis of literary fiction and criticism. By the end of the course, students will have acquired knowledge of Okinawan literature, its history, and society, as well as the skill of critical literary analysis. Taught in English.

Third-Year Japanese This advanced course aims to increase the student's proficiency in modern standard Japanese, both spoken and written. A variety of written and audiovisual materials will be used to consolidate and expand mastery of more advanced grammatical points and vocabulary. Oral presentation, discussion, and composition in Japanese are also important components of the course.

First-Year Japanese This course is a continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context.

Third-Year Japanese This course is a continuation of JAPN 0301.

Xiaoyu Wang

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I knew nothing about Okinawa or their literature work before, but this course is a really nice introduction to Okinawan and Japanese literature in general. The stories are fun to read, and the grading is really chill! Would definitely recommend this to someone looking to fulfill their distribution requirement but don't want too much workload.

I took this class mainly because I am interested in the Japanese Studies major. Professor Wang is incredibly understanding and accommodating of students' needs and always ensured that her grading criteria are clear. Readings were assigned weekly alongside discussion posts.

Continued Japanese. Compared to the previous two semesters of Japanese, 103 was a leap up in difficulty for me. There was no significant difference in the way the course was taught from the previous comparison, the difficulty was the only difference. In order to stay on track, you need to practice and memorize a lot every day.