Approximately 125 Chinese characters are introduced. A continuation of Japanese 102 with greater emphasis on reading and writing as well as an introduction to literary Japanese. Japanese 203 or equivalent. A continuation of Japanese 203. Students who have passed the New York State Comprehensive Examination in Japanese should be able to enter directly into Japanese 203.
Higher placement is also possible.
In addition, high school seniors interested in pursuing topics in Japanese and Asian literature and culture prior to their enrollment at Queens College should contact the department. Advanced Modern Japanese I. 3 hr. Students will read texts of intermediate difficulty, write essays, and perform sophisticated oral exercises such as speeches, skits or other simulated situations. Emphasis on idiomatic usage of the modern language. Topics will vary from semester to semester and be determined, in part, by student goals and interests.