A large amount of time is devoted to the understanding of Japanese grammar and oral practice. The format will be lecture with drill and discussion. Eaj 201L or permission of instructor. Click here for a view of the most recent syllabus. Click here for a view of course materials.
Emphasis is placed on pre-war writers and their quest for modernity.
Click here for the course web page. Discussion, authentic written materials, videotapes and audio tapes are incorporated. Eaj 301 or equivalent for Eaj 302. Click here for a view of the most recent syllabus. Focus will be on political and economic trends.