Spring 2014 |
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JAPN 300 Intro to Adv Communication This course is a bridge course from intermediate to advanced Japanese language. It continues development of proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students develop communication strategies and cultural knowledge to prepare for advanced courses. Taught in Japanese. This course has been a key stepping stone in furthering my language capability. That being said I have to admit that I found it hard to keep up with the class at times due to my hesitancy to make mistakes in front of native speakers. As the class went on I gained confidence as I learned more advanced grammar and vocabulary. Working with native speakers also was a unique way to improve my speaking. JAPN 310 Japanese Cinema An introductory scrutiny of major Japanese directors and genres with attention to film composition, choices of subject and character, ideas of the cinematic, and the relationship of cinema to Japanese culture and society. Students will analyze and critique films. Discussion of films will deal with the production of their historical, social, and cultural context, as well as issues dealing with popular culture and equity. Taught in English. In my JAPN 310 class we watched movies chosen by our professed that reflected different aspects of Japanese culture and the film industry and how it had progressed over time. This class tested my understanding and allowed me to voice my opinions in both in class discussions and weekly essays. These films marked what was both popular and relevant for the Japanese people during their release. We were asked to think more deeply on what these cinematic themes represented in society and how the can or did correlate to other cultures. We also looked at these films form an international view and discussed how they were received by the global community. JAPN 420 Maximizing Study Abroad Your study abroad experience is potentially a rich opportunity for you to enhance your language skills and deepen your understanding of other cultures, people and their practices. This course provides the resources to help you prepare to maximize your study abroad experiences. This course is taught in English. |
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