Japanese Language Program

Placement Examinations:
For placement information or to arrange a Placement Interview contact Tetsuya Ehara, L148, 426-2622  or e-mail tehara@boisestate.edu. There is no charge. 

Challenge Examinations:
Boise State University offers credit by challenge examination. Please refer to Credit for Prior Learning.

Language Resource Center State-of-the-art, interactive lab equipment is available to assist students in their language studies. Most 100- and 200- level language courses require lab participation such as video, conversation, and computer activities in the Language Resource Center, for which students pay an additional laboratory fee. Computer resources include word processing and internet search capability in Japanese.

Credit for Prior Learning: Once a student enrolls in and successfully completes a language course beyond the 101 level with a grade of ''C'' or higher, he or she may petition to receive credit for all courses prerequisite to the level successfully completed.  For example, a student who successfully completes JAPANESE 201 may receive credit for JAPANESE 101 and JAPANESE 102.

FORLNG 310 JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY (3-0-3)(F/S) Structure and substance of Japanese culture.  Development of Japanese culture from prehistory to present, the development of the Japanese worldview, cultural patterns, beliefs, behaviors, values, and norms that are reflected in Japanese culture today.

JAPANESE 101 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I (4-1-4)(F/S) (Area I) (Diversity)  Develops beginning abilities in all four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Offers a basic study of grammatical structures and vocabulary in a communicative context.  The course also introduces Katakana, Hiragana, and a limited number of Chinese characters. Course conducted in Japanese.

JAPANESE 102 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II (4-1-4)(F/S) (Area I) (Diversity) Continues to develop beginning abilities in all four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Offers a basic study of grammatical structures and vocabulary in a communicative context.  The course also introduces Katakana, Hiragana, and a limited number of Chinese characters. Course conducted in Japanese. Introduces students of Japanese culture. PREREQ: JAPN 101 or PERM/INST.

JAPANESE 201 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I (4-1-4)(F/S) (Area I) (Diversity) Develops conversational skills including the casual, honorific, and humble styles of Japanese speaking. Additional emphasis placed on formal and colloquial writing through a combination of Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji.  These oral and written skills are practiced through study of Japanese culture and literature.  Course conducted in Japanese. PREREQ: JAPN 102 or PERM/INST.

JAPANESE 202 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II (4-1-4)(F/S) (Area I) (Diversity) Continues to develop conversational skills including the casual, honorific, and humble styles of Japanese speaking. Additional emphasis placed on formal and colloquial writing through a combination of Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji.  These oral and written skills are practiced through study of Japanese culture and literature.  Course conducted in Japanese. PREREQ: JAPN 201 or PERM/INST.