This course examines the history of Japanese religions, including Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and various new religions through themes such as art, ritual, gender, charisma, and sacred space.

Helps students to read high-quality Japanese texts in some quantity and different genres at the advanced level. Oral and written discussion of pertinent issues. Conducted in Japanese.

Introduction to the literary language of Japan, through the study of classical grammar and the linguistic analysis of poetry and short prose.

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Seminar on the theoretical and practical approaches to foreign language learning and teaching. Topics include teaching methodology, lesson planning, materials development, testing and assessment, and teacher development. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Not offered 2003-2004)

Not available at this time.

Aspects of Japanese language commonly used in the mass media including newspapers, journals, and TV programs.

Reading and analysis of literary texts. Much time devoted to understanding Japanese grammar and oral practice. Prerequisite: JAPANESE 246.