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LANGUAGE IN JAPANESE SOCIETY

ASIAN 358
Course Description

Enhances knowledge of and sensitivity towards social factors that influence how Japanese language is used in different contexts. Topics include language standardization and policies, dialects, gender differences, multilingualism, translation, and impact of technology on language. In addition to discussing books and articles on these subject matters, engage in the collaborative analysis of actual examples of Japanese language use taken from everyday interactions, interviews, traditional and social media discourse, popular culture, and public signage, among others. Through this process, evaluate critically taken-for-granted beliefs and assumptions about the Japanese language and its users; examine how particular beliefs and assumptions have been established, maintained, and challenged; and make informed choices in adopting different styles of language and in positioning themselves in a Japanese speech community. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 358 prior to Fall 2019.

Prerequisties

ASIALANG 104 or ASIALANG 356 (E ASIAN 104 or 320 prior to Summer 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 203

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.58

-0.5% from Historical

Completion Rate
96%

-0.08% from Historical

A Rate
68%

8.38% from Historical

Class Size
25

-1.96% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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