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ADVANCED READINGS IN JAPANESE

ASIALANG 451
Course Description

Introduces a variety of authentic texts in Japanese, such as essays, newspaper articles, and short stories. Utilize reading strategies introduced in class, discuss related topics, and write short essays. Develop the advanced level of linguistic proficiency as well as some understanding of the Japanese society and culture.

Prerequisties

ASIALANG 303 or placement into ASIALANG 304

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.71

-2.69% from Historical

Completion Rate
92.86%

-5.82% from Historical

A Rate
78.57%

1.43% from Historical

Class Size
14

-21.13% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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