JAPAN 325
Structure of Japanese
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Introduction to grammatical foundations of Japanese sound, word, phrase, and meaning structures, and their practical application to common problems with learning Japanese.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Analyzing Japanese Grammar
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify correct use of major parts of speech in Japanese including nouns, verbs, adjectives, particles, auxiliaries, and honorifics. They will also be able to explain fundamental aspects of formal Japanese grammar including subjects and topics, tense and aspect, transitivity, case marking, embedded sentences, passives, and causatives.
Title
Applying linguistic theory
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use formal theories and principles from Japanese linguistics to determine the grammaticality of Japanese sentences, to correct common learner errors, and to improve the complexity of sentences they are able to produce in Japanese.
Title
Developing professional competencies
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate how knowledge and analysis of formal Japanese grammar helps to make sense of new information, communicate more effectively, and strengthen bonds among all of God's children.
