Japanese

The courses below are offered through the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.

Departmental Chair and Departmental Adviser: Robert Hymes, 407A Kent
212-854-2574
hymes@columbia.edu

Departmental Office: 407 Kent
212-854-5027
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM

Web: www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac

Admission to Language Courses and Language Placement Test

Students who wish to begin study of a language at a level beyond first-term elementary and students who have had a break of a semester or more in their language study must pass a language placement test before registering. The test will be given on the Friday before the first day of classes. Please see the departmental Web site for additional information.

NOTE

Course scheduling is subject to change. Days, times, instructors, class locations, and call numbers are available on the Directory of Classes.

Fall course information begins posting to the Directory of Classes in February; Summer course information begins posting in March; Spring course information begins posting in June. For course information missing from the Directory of Classes after these general dates, please contact the department or program.

Click on course title to see course description and schedule.

 

Fall 2012

East Asian Languages and Cultures

Japanese

Credit Courses

  • JPNS W1001y-W1002. Elementary Japanese A and B. 2.5 pts.

    Prerequisite for W1002: C+ or above in JPNS W1001 or pass the placement test. The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2012 :: JPNS W1002 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1002
    13282
    001
    MW 11:40a - 12:45p
    522D KENT HALL
    N. Tatsumi 9 / 25 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1002
    77198
    002
    TuTh 5:40p - 6:45p
    411 KENT HALL
    N. Tatsumi 9 / 25 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS C1101x-C1102. First-Year Japanese. 5 pts.

    Prerequisite for C1102: JPNS C1101, F1101, or W1001-W1002, or the equivalent. Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.Lab Required.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2012 :: JPNS C1101 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1101
    74274
    001
    MTuWTh 10:10a - 11:15a
    303 HAMILTON HALL
    S. Eguchi 14 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    64371
    002
    MTuWTh 11:40a - 12:45p
    307 MATHEMATICS BUILDING
    J. Park 11 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    73098
    003
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    522B KENT HALL
    K. Loetscher 14 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    73356
    004
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    522B KENT HALL
    K. Loetscher 15 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    15439
    005
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    423 KENT HALL
    N. Tatsumi 5 / 20 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS C1201x-C1202. Second-Year Japanese. 5 pts.

    Prerequisite for C1201: JPNS C1102 or the equivalent. Prerequisite for C1202: JPNS C1201 or the equivalent. Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.Lab Required.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2012 :: JPNS C1201 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1201
    70417
    001
    MW 11:40a - 12:45p
    628 KENT HALL
    TuTh 11:40a - 12:45p
    423 KENT HALL
    K. Okamoto 15 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1201
    72824
    002
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    424 KENT HALL
    M. Nittono 15 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1201
    62198
    003
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    522D KENT HALL
    Y. Watanabe 16 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1201
    73741
    004
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    522D KENT HALL
    Y. Watanabe 12 / 20 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS W4005x-W4006. Third-Year Japanese. 5 pts.

    Prerequisite for W4005: JPNS C1202 or the equivalent. Prerequisite for W4006: JPNS W4005 or the equivalent. Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2012 :: JPNS W4005 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4005
    11642
    001
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    423 KENT HALL
    S. Eguchi 8 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4005
    10006
    002
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    423 KENT HALL
    K. Okamoto 9 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4005
    68058
    003
    MTuWTh 10:10a - 11:15a
    502 NORTHWEST CORNER
    F. Nazikian 7 / 15 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS W4007x. Introduction To Classical Japanese. 4 pts.
    Prerequisite: JPNS C1202 or the equivalent. Introduction to the fundamentals of classical Japanese grammar. Trains students to read Japanese historical and literary texts from the early period up to the 20th century.
    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2012 :: JPNS W4007 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4007
    66938
    001
    TuTh 10:10a - 11:25a
    405 KENT HALL
    H. Shirane 6 / 18 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS W4017x-W4018. Fourth-Year Japanese. 4 pts.

    Prerequisite for W4017: JPNS W4006 or the equivalent. Prerequisite for W4018: JPNS W4017 or the equivalent. Sections 1 & 2: Readings of advanced modern literary, historical, political, and journalistic texts, and class discussions about current issues and videos. Exercises in scanning, comprehension, and English translation. Section 3: Designed for advanced students interested in developing skills for reading and comprehending modern Japanese scholarship.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2012 :: JPNS W4017 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4017
    10399
    001
    MF 1:10p - 2:25p
    405 KENT HALL
    W 1:10p - 2:25p
    404 HAMILTON HALL
    F. Nazikian 10 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4017
    19755
    002
    MWF 2:40p - 3:55p
    404 HAMILTON HALL
    J. Park 5 / 15 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS W4019x or y. Kanbun. 3 pts.

    Prerequisite: JPNS W4007 or the equivalent. Introduction to the fundamentals of reading Chinese-style Japanese and related forms, using literary and historical texts. CC GS EN CE GSAS

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2012 :: JPNS W4019 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4019
    19107
    001
    MW 10:10a - 11:25a
    315 HAMILTON HALL
    D. Lurie 12 [ More Info ]

    Spring 2013

    East Asian Languages and Cultures

    Japanese

    Credit Courses

  • JPNS W1001y-W1002. Elementary Japanese A and B. 2.5 pts.

    Prerequisite for W1002: C+ or above in JPNS W1001 or pass the placement test. The sequence begins in the spring term. JPNS W1001-W1002 is equivalent to JPNS C1101 or F1101 and fulfills the requirement for admission to JPNS C1102 or F1102. Aims at the acquisition of basic Japanese grammar and Japanese culture with an emphasis on accurate communication in speaking and writing. CC GS EN CE GSAS

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Spring 2013 :: JPNS W1001 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1001
    18837
    001
    MW 11:40a - 12:45p
    522C KENT HALL
    N. Tatsumi 18 / 25 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1001
    12804
    002
    MW 5:40p - 6:45p
    411 KENT HALL
    Instructor To Be Announced 12 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1001
    23515
    003
    TuTh 11:40a - 12:45p
    522C KENT HALL
    N. Tatsumi 24 / 25 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1001
    68757
    004
    TuTh 5:40p - 6:45p
    411 KENT HALL
    Instructor To Be Announced 11 / 20 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS C1101x-C1102. First-Year Japanese. 5 pts.

    Prerequisite for C1102: JPNS C1101, F1101, or W1001-W1002, or the equivalent. Basic training in Japanese through speaking, listening, reading and writing in various cultural contexts.Lab Required.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Spring 2013 :: JPNS C1102 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1102
    17398
    001
    MTuWTh 10:10a - 11:15a
    707 HAMILTON HALL
    S. Eguchi 16 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1102
    29129
    002
    MTuWTh 11:40a - 12:45p
    507 PHILOSOPHY HALL
    J. Park 20 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1102
    28142
    003
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    522B KENT HALL
    N. Tatsumi 7 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1102
    67934
    004
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    522B KENT HALL
    K. Loetscher 21 / 20 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS C1201x-C1202. Second-Year Japanese. 5 pts.

    Prerequisite for C1201: JPNS C1102 or the equivalent. Prerequisite for C1202: JPNS C1201 or the equivalent. Further practice in the four language skills. Participation in a once a week conversation class is required.Lab Required.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Spring 2013 :: JPNS C1202 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1202
    20830
    001
    MTuWTh 11:40a - 12:45p
    522D KENT HALL
    K. Okamoto 18 / 18 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1202
    23412
    002
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    424 KENT HALL
    M. Nittono 8 / 18 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1202
    61919
    003
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    522D KENT HALL
    Y. Watanabe 17 / 18 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1202
    61743
    004
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    522D KENT HALL
    Y. Watanabe 11 / 18 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS W4005x-W4006. Third-Year Japanese. 5 pts.

    Prerequisite for W4005: JPNS C1202 or the equivalent. Prerequisite for W4006: JPNS W4005 or the equivalent. Readings in authentic/semi-authentic texts, videos, and class discussions.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Spring 2013 :: JPNS W4006 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4006
    69879
    001
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    423 KENT HALL
    S. Eguchi 5 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4006
    15671
    002
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    423 KENT HALL
    K. Okamoto 9 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4006
    64928
    003
    MTuWTh 10:10a - 11:15a
    502 NORTHWEST CORNER
    F. Nazikian 9 / 15 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS W4017x-W4018. Fourth-Year Japanese. 4 pts.

    Prerequisite for W4017: JPNS W4006 or the equivalent. Prerequisite for W4018: JPNS W4017 or the equivalent. Sections 1 & 2: Readings of advanced modern literary, historical, political, and journalistic texts, and class discussions about current issues and videos. Exercises in scanning, comprehension, and English translation. Section 3: Designed for advanced students interested in developing skills for reading and comprehending modern Japanese scholarship.

    Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Spring 2013 :: JPNS W4018 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4018
    21751
    001
    MWF 1:10p - 2:25p
    405 KENT HALL
    K. Loetscher 6 / 10 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4018
    81790
    002
    MWF 2:40p - 3:55p
    522A KENT HALL
    J. Park 6 / 15 [ More Info ]
  • JPNS W4019x or y. Kanbun. 3 pts.

    Prerequisite: JPNS W4007 or the equivalent. Introduction to the fundamentals of reading Chinese-style Japanese and related forms, using literary and historical texts. CC GS EN CE GSAS

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