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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.

Prerequisites

ASIALANG 303 or placement into ASIALANG 304

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

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

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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