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 (September 2, 2005, and January 13, 2006). 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.

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Fall 2009

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 2009 :: JPNS W1002 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1002
    73320
    001
    TuTh 5:40p - 6:45p
    616 Hamilton Hall
    Th 4:10p - 7:00p
    616 Hamilton Hall
    H. Hamada 12 / 25 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1002
    17096
    002
    MW 11:00a - 12:05p
    317 Hamilton Hall
    M 9:00a - 12:00p
    317 Hamilton Hall
    H. Hamada 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 2009 :: JPNS C1101 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1101
    60942
    001
    MTuWTh 10:35a - 11:40a
    424 Pupin Laboratories
    Tu 1:10p - 4:00p
    413 Kent Hall
    Tu
    F. Nazikian 14 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    56530
    002
    MTuWTh 12:00p - 1:05p
    307 Pupin Laboratories
    Tu 1:10p - 4:00p
    413 Kent Hall
    Tu 4
    J. Park 12 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    40848
    003
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    511 Kent Hall
    Tu 4:10p - 7:00p
    413 Kent Hall
    Tu 7:10p - 10:
    M. Nittono 15 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    42298
    004
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    413 Hamilton Hall
    Tu 1:10p - 4:00p
    413 Kent Hall
    Tu 7:10p -
    S. Sato 21 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1101
    28049
    005
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    316 Hamilton Hall
    Tu 1:10p - 4:00p
    413 Kent Hall
    Tu 4:10p -
    H. Hamada 9 / 20 [ More Info ]
  • Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Fall 2009 :: JPNS F1101 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1101
    81529
    001
    MTuWTh 5:40p - 6:45p
    522D Kent Hall
    Tu 1:10p - 4:00p
    413 Kent Hall
    Tu 4:10p - 7:
    K. Okamoto 12 / 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 2009 :: JPNS C1201 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1201
    87446
    001
    MTuWTh 10:35a - 11:40a
    423 Kent Hall
    M 9:00a - 12:00p
    423 Kent Hall
    S. Eguchi 14 / 18 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1201
    92396
    002
    MTuWTh 12:00p - 1:05p
    522B Kent Hall
    M 9:00a - 12:00p
    522C Kent Hall
    M. Hatakeyama 15 / 18 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1201
    97497
    003
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    423 Kent Hall
    S. Eguchi 11 / 18 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1201
    75781
    004
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    522D Kent Hall
    J. Park 12 / 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
    Fall 2009 :: JPNS W4005 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4005
    21697
    001
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    424 Kent Hall
    K. Okamoto 16 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4005
    23196
    002
    MW 4:10p - 5:15p
    255 International Affairs Bldg
    TuTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    313 Pupin Laborato
    M. Hatakeyama 15 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4005
    91148
    003
    MTuWTh 10:35a - 11:40a
    424 Kent Hall
    M 9:00a - 12:00p
    424 Kent Hall
    S. Sato 4 / 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 2009 :: JPNS W4007 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4007
    26099
    001
    MW 10:35a - 11:50a
    101 Kent Hall
    M 9:00a - 12:00p
    101 Kent Hall
    H. Shirane 11 / 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 2009 :: JPNS W4017 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4017
    27596
    001
    MWF 1:10p - 2:20p
    522A Kent Hall
    F. Nazikian 11 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4017
    26032
    002
    MW 1:10p - 2:25p
    TBA
    F 1:10p - 2:25p
    313 Hamilton Hall
    S. Eguchi
    S. Sato
    9 / 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

    Spring 2010

    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 2010 :: JPNS W1001 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1001
    92398
    001
    MW 11:00a - 12:05p
    411 Kent Hall
    Y. Watanabe 7 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1001
    92997
    002
    TuTh 11:00a - 12:05p
    411 Kent Hall
    Y. Watanabe 12 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1001
    86281
    004
    TuTh 5:40p - 6:45p
    522D Kent Hall
    H. Hamada 16 / 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 2010 :: JPNS C1102 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1102
    73598
    001
    MTuWTh 10:35a - 11:40a
    411 Hamilton Hall
    F. Nazikian 11 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1102
    77448
    002
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    412 Pupin Laboratories
    M. Nittono 15 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1102
    81147
    003
    MTuWTh 2:40p - 3:45p
    412 Pupin Laboratories
    H. Hamada 20 / 20 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1102
    82897
    004
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    423 Kent Hall
    S. Sato 20 / 20 [ More Info ]
  • Course
    Number
    Call Number/
    Section
    Days & Times/
    Location
    Instructor Enrollment
    Spring 2010 :: JPNS F1102 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1102
    87296
    001
    MTuWTh 5:40p - 6:45p
    423 Kent Hall
    S. Sato 11 / 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 2010 :: JPNS C1202 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    1202
    87597
    001
    MTuWTh 10:35a - 11:40a
    511 Kent Hall
    S. Eguchi 6 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1202
    91846
    002
    MTuWTh 12:00p - 1:05p
    511 Kent Hall
    S. Eguchi 8 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1202
    93699
    003
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    313 Pupin Laboratories
    J. Park 7 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    1202
    85797
    004
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    522A Kent Hall
    K. Okamoto 10 / 15 [ 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 2010 :: JPNS W4006 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4006
    65847
    001
    MTuWTh 1:10p - 2:15p
    405 Kent Hall
    K. Okamoto 10 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4006
    80029
    002
    MTuWTh 4:10p - 5:15p
    522D Kent Hall
    J. Park 7 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4006
    83449
    003
    MTuWTh 12:00p - 1:05p
    423 Kent Hall
    S. Sato 1 / 20 [ 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 2010 :: JPNS W4018 :: Credit Sections
    JPNS
    4018
    73441
    001
    MWF 1:10p - 2:20p
    423 Kent Hall
    F. Nazikian 5 / 15 [ More Info ]
    JPNS
    4018
    15944
    002
    MWF 1:10p - 2:20p
    411 Kent Hall
    S. Eguchi 3 / 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