For specific course times and instructors for the current or upcoming semesters, please consult the Hunter College Schedule of Classes. For other questions, contact:

Professor Sue Kawashima
Email: skawashi@hunter.cuny.edu
Office: Hunter West 1401
Telephone: (212) 772-5064

Beginning Japanese I (JPN 101) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

Introduction to reading and writing modern Japanese and fundamental grammar.

Beginning Japanese II (JPN 102) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

Prerequisite JPN 101 or equivalent. Continuation of JPN 101.

Intermediate Japanese I (JPN 201) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

Prerequisite JPN 102 or equivalent. Extensive reading and writing practice, including at least 500 additional Kanji (Chinese characters) and advanced grammar study.

Intermediate Japanese II (JPN 202) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

Prerequisite JPN 201 or equivalent. Continuation of JPN 201.

Advanced Japanese I (JPN 301) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

Prerequisite JPN 202 or equivalent. Extensive reading and writing practice, including at least 700 additional Kanji and advanced grammar study. Includes writing compositions, conversational practice and research presentations.

Advanced Japanese II (JPN 302) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

Prerequisite JPN 301 or equivalent. Extensive reading and writing practice, including at least 1000 additional Kanji and advanced grammar study. Includes writing compositions, conversational practice and research presentations. Mostly conducted in Japanese.

Japanese Conversation (CLA 240.57) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

Prerequisite: JPN 202 or by permission from instructor. This course is designed for students looking to become proficient in speaking Japanese in formal and informal situations. Speaking regularly in class is expected.

*Japanese Conversation was first offered in the fall, 2011 semester under the CLA prefix.

Japanese Culture Before 1600 (JPN 251) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

A course designed for students who wish to become acquainted with Japanese culture. It will cover the periods from pre-historic to 1600 and focus on elements that helped shape contemporary Japanese culture. Taught entirely in English.

Japanese Culture Since 1600 (JPN 252) - 3 credits, 3 hours a week

A course designed for students who wish to become acquainted with Japanese culture. It will cover the Edo period and Modern Japan – including contemporary Japanese culture. Taught entirely in English.