Introduces the language skills of pronunciation and useful expressions, listening, speech patterns, syllabary reading and writing, basic vocabulary and grammar. Cultural and sociolinguistic orientation.

Continues JPN 101. Skill developments in simple, everyday conversation and contemporary and idiomatic expressions; continued mastery of beginning grammar, reading and writing, and more vocabulary. Orientation in verbal and non-verbal skills and simple composition. Prerequisite: JPN 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Continues JPN 102. Emphasis on more complex conversation and advanced grammatical components; continued reading and writing. Emphasis on advanced composition. Prerequisite: JPN 102 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Continues JPN 201. Accuracy and ease in more complex conversation; advanced study of reading and writing. Study of more complex syntax and composition. IAI H1 900 Prerequisite: JPN 201 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Develops oral facility with the Japanese language using specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress, and rhythm. Discusses individual readings of modern Japanese works in class. Assigns written and oral compositions based on readings. Helps students to bridge the gap between the intermediate and advanced levels. Develops the ability to use the Japanese language with fluency and accuracy of expression that is achieved by extensive oral conversation in class. Prerequisite: JPN 202 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.