2010-2011 CATALOG

This is an archived copy of the 2010-2011 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.miracosta.edu

Japanese

The International Languages Department offers courses that provide the foundation for Japanese language study. They also satisfy either the humanities requirement for general education or the proficiency requirement in an international language when required for transfer. A bachelor's degree in an international language such as Japanese can lead to a career in advertising, broadcasting, consulting, translating, teaching, international service, public relations, social work, and sales.

Contact Information

Department Chair: Lilia Vidal

Dean: Dana Smith

www.miracosta.edu/JAPN

Department: International Languages

Office: Building 4600, (760) 795-6873

Full-Time Faculty

Noriko Kameda

Associate Degree

Associate in Arts Degree

Japanese

The Japanese Program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan on transferring to pursue a bachelor's degree in Japanese. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.

Required courses:
JAPN 201	Intermediate Japanese (Third Semester)	5
JAPN 202	Intermediate Japanese (Fourth Semester)	5
Select at least 8 units from the following:		8
ASIA 105	Asian Philosophy and Religion
ASIA/HIST 107	East Asian Societies
JAPN 101	Elementary Japanese (First Semester)
JAPN 102	Elementary Japanese (Second Semester)
JAPN 210	Intermediate Conversation I and Reading
JAPN 211	Intermediate Conversation II and Writing
Total Units		18

Note: Students educated in a non-English speaking country through high school or equivalent will generally not earn lower- division transfer credit in their language at most universities. Consult a counselor and/or the International Languages Department Chair before enrolling in the above-listed courses.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses listed in this catalog apply to the fall 2010, spring 2011, and summer 2011 terms. Courses are numbered numerically within alphabetically arranged subject areas.

The bolded first line indicates the official course number, a descriptive title, and the number of units. The next lines indicate prerequisites, corequisites, advisories, repeatability rules, enrollment limitations, UC/CSU credit acceptance, and lecture and lab hours followed by a Taxonomy of Program number in parentheses.

Prerequisites: This is a requirement that must be met before a student can enroll in the course.
Corequisites: This is a course the student must take in the same semester.
Advisories: This is recommended preparation the student is advised but not required to have before or in conjunction with the course.
Repeatability Rules: When a course belongs to a group of related courses, students can complete one course or a combination of courses within the group for a maximum of four completions.
Enrollment Limitations: Some courses place limitations on enrollment. These limitations prevent students from duplicating course work or from enrolling in two sections of the same course in any given semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU means the course is accepted for transfer at any California State University (CSU) campus; UC means it is accepted for transfer at any University of California (UC) campus. Some courses can be used to satisfy general education or major requirements while others transfer as elective credit. UC Credit Limitation means credit for the course may have UC transfer restrictions; these restrictions are identified at the end of the course description.
Lecture and Lab Hours: These are the number of hours the course meets for lecture and/or lab per week.
Taxonomy of Program (TOP) Number: The TOP number is identified in parentheses after the lecture and lab hours. This number serves an administrative purpose and is not intended for student use.

The course description summarizes the purpose and key topical areas of the course, and it includes special requirements if any exist. Some course descriptions end with information about whether the course was "formerly" another course, how many times the course may be repeated, if the course is offered pass/no pass, or what the UC credit limitation is.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses

JAPN 101: Elementary Japanese (First Semester)

Units: 5
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in JAPN 102, JAPN 201, or JAPN 202.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1108.00)

This course introduces contemporary Japanese and the Japanese writing system (hiragana, katakana, and selected kanji characters). It examines the language's structure and emphasizes the development of language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn about Japanese history, geography, and customs as well as about the relationship between language and culture. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school Japanese.

JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese (Second Semester)

Units: 5
Prerequisites: JAPN 101 with a grade of C or better. or two years of high school Japanese with a C or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in JAPN 201 or JAPN 202.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1108.00)

This course continues to develop Japanese language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It introduces more advanced kanji characters and reviews (recycles) first semester Japanese vocabulary and grammar. The course also continues to develop the student's ability to read, interpret, and discuss Japanese-language narratives about newly introduced cultural aspects of the Japanese-speaking world. This course corresponds to the third year of high school Japanese.

JAPN 152: Beginning Conversation

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1108.00)

Designed for those who want to learn basic Japanese for everyday contact with Japanese-speaking people. This course emphasizes speaking and listening drills as well as culture. Covers fundamentals of sentence structures and vocabulary, but Japanese writing (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji) is not required. The course aims at developing basic skills for those who need to communicate in Japanese.

JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese (Third Semester)

Units: 5
Prerequisites: JAPN 102 with a grade of C or better or three years of high school Japanese with a C or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in JAPN 202.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1108.00)

This third course in the Japanese language sequence continues to develop Japanese language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the intermediate-mid level. It introduces more advanced kanji characters and reviews (recycles) first-year Japanese vocabulary and grammar. The course also continues to develop the student's ability to read, interpret, and discuss Japanese-language narratives about newly introduced cultural aspects of the Japanese-speaking world. This course corresponds to the fourth year of high school Japanese.

JAPN 202: Intermediate Japanese (Fourth Semester)

Units: 5
Prerequisites: JAPN 201 with a grade or C or better or four years of high school Japanese with a C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1108.00)

This fourth semester course in the Japanese language sequence continues to develop Japanese language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the intermediate-high level. Students practice writing in Japanese with kanji characters, review grammar and syntax, and expand their vocabulary and knowledge of idiomatic constructions. The course also continues to develop the student's ability to read, interpret, and discuss Japanese-language narratives about Japanese history, geography, and culture.

JAPN 210: Intermediate Conversation I and Reading

Units: 3
Prerequisites: JAPN 102 or three years of high school Japanese with a C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1108.00)

This course is designed to improve and expand the student's oral proficiency in Japanese including some grammar review. The course also emphasizes a review of pronunciation. Conversation in Japanese is practiced on a variety of topics and formats, including oral reports and presentations. Japanese people and culture will be discussed.

JAPN 211: Intermediate Conversation II and Writing

Units: 3
Prerequisites: JAPN 201 or JAPN 210 or four years of high school Japanese with a C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1108.00)

Continuation of Japanese 210. This course emphasizes continued development of oral proficiency. Conversational and discussion topics are based on daily life and are selected from a variety of contemporary media -- print, electronic, films, and videos. The course also provides a review of difficult points of grammar and some advanced grammar topics as well. Students are required to write original compositions in Japanese.

JAPN 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1108.00)

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

JAPN 293: Topics in Japanese

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of JAPN 293, JAPN 296.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1108.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community. Non-transfer topics only.

JAPN 296: Topics in Japanese

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of JAPN 293, JAPN 296.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1108.00)

JAPN 298: Directed Studies in Japanese

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (1108.00)

Individualized study, project, or research in area of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 3 units.)