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CLASSICAL JAPANESE

ASIALANG 313
Course Description

Introduction to the grammar of classical Japanese and to reading calligraphy on art. Visits to Chazen collection a part of course. Students with prior experience in the language are required to take a placement test administered by the department. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 323 prior to Fall 2019.

Prerequisties

ASIALANG 204 or ASIALANG 358 (or E ASIAN 204 or 320 prior to Fall 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 303

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.25

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
90%

No change from Historical

A Rate
70%

No change from Historical

Class Size
10

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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