EASIA 315 - Introduction to Japanese Linguistics

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Sound system, parts of speech, basic sentence structure, writing system, and language change and variation. Note: Not open to students with credit in JAPAN 325. Prerequisite: JAPAN 202 and one of EASIA 211, EASIA 316 or LING 101, or consent of Department.

EASIA 456 - Languages and Cultures of the Ryukyus

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Introduction to linguistic and socio-cultural aspects of the Ryukyus, a past independent kingdom with strong ties to China, more recently subsumed by Japan. Prerequisite: *3 from EASIA 215 or LING 101 and *3 from JAPAN 202 or EASIA 211, or consent of Department.

EASIA 556 - Languages and Cultures of the Ryukyus

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Introduction to linguistic and socio-cultural aspects of the Ryukyus, a past independent kingdom with strong ties to China, more recently subsumed by Japan. Prerequisite: JAPAN 301 or equivalent and consent of department.

EASIA 599 - Directed Reading in East Asian Studies

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

May be repeated for credit when course content differs. Prerequisite: Consent of Department.

EASIA 211 - Overview of the Japanese Language

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Pre- or co-requisite: JAPAN 201, or consent of Department.

EASIA 316 - Japanese Language and Society

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction to social and interactional aspects of the Japanese language. Prerequisite: JAPAN 202 and 3 units from EASIA 211, EASIA 315 or LING 101, or consent of Department.

JAPAN 341 - Classical Japanese I

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction to the classical Japanese language, involving study of classical Japanese grammar and reading of primary texts. Not a literature course. Prerequisite: JAPAN 202 or consent of the Department. EASIA 211 recommended.