Spring 2027

Classical Japanese

Introduction to Classical Japanese grammar and reading calligraphy on art, including visits to the Chazen collection. Students learn to read classical Japanese poems in modern print and cursive script.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.25 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.85 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Memorize basic poetic vocabulary and structures.

  • Memorize basic particles and conjugations for verbs and adjectives.

  • Master basic tools for identifying conjugations for auxiliary verbs.

  • Master basic tools for identifying elementary cursive script (kana).

  • Read classical Japanese poems in modern print and cursive script.

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Prerequisites

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ASIALANG 204, 358, or placement into ASIALANG 303

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.25 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.85 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Classical Japanese grammar, including particles and conjugations for verbs, adjectives, and auxiliary verbs.
  • Reading calligraphy on art and identifying elementary cursive script (kana).
  • Visits to the Chazen collection as part of the course.

Skills

  • Students will memorize basic poetic vocabulary, particles, and conjugations for verbs, adjectives, and auxiliary verbs.
  • Students will master tools for identifying elementary cursive script (kana) and read classical Japanese poems in modern print and cursive script.

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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