Program Overview

Wayne State University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines. Below are the details of the programs mentioned:

Japanese Studies

• JPN 1010 Elementary Japanese I: Introduction to written and spoken Japanese. Offered every term. Fees: $5
• JPN 1020 Elementary Japanese II: Continuation of JPN 1010. Offered every term. Fees: $5. Prerequisites: JPN 1010 with a minimum grade of D-
• JPN 2010 Intermediate Japanese I: Continuation of JPN 1020, focusing on language and Japanese culture. Offered every term. Fees: $5. Prerequisites: JPN 1020 with a minimum grade of D-. Satisfies General Education Requirement: Foreign Culture, Global Learning Inquiry
• JPN 2020 Intermediate Japanese II: Continuation of JPN 2010, with a focus on situational activities to develop language proficiency. Offered winter. Prerequisites: JPN 2010 with a minimum grade of D-
• JPN 2110 Listening Japanese with Media and Animation: Development of listening skills using Japanese media, animation, and movies. Offered intermittently. Prerequisites: JPN 1020 with a minimum grade of D-
• JPN 2720 Japanese Culture through Myth, Fairy Tales, and Media: Introduction to Japanese philosophy, beliefs, values, and cultural heritage. Offered spring/summer. Satisfies General Education Requirement: Cultural Inquiry, Global Learning Inquiry
• JPN 2800 Culture Studies in Japan (Homestay and Study Abroad Tour): Survey of Japanese culture taught in English. Offered spring/summer. Prerequisites: JPN 1010 with a minimum grade of D-. Equivalent: ASN 2800. Satisfies General Education Requirement: Cultural Inquiry
• JPN 3010 Advanced Japanese I: Introduction to high intermediate grammar, with thematic units on body and health, life and careers, and communication and media. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: JPN 2020 with a minimum grade of D-
• JPN 3020 Advanced Japanese II: Introduction to language pertinent to media communication. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: JPN 3010 with a minimum grade of D-
• JPN 3030 Japanese Reading and Writing: Various writing styles, with an emphasis on expanding vocabulary and Kanji characters. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: JPN 3010 with a minimum grade of D-
• JPN 3540 Intensive Japanese: Introduction to the linguistic patterns, sound system, and writing system of the Japanese language. Open only to JCMU Study Abroad Students. Offered fall, winter. Repeatable for 12 credits
• JPN 3990 Directed Study: Directed study tailored to student and faculty interests and specializations. Offered every term. Repeatable for 6 credits
• JPN 4010 Business Japanese I: Expansion of vocabulary and grammar knowledge for business settings. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: JPN 3020 with a minimum grade of D-
• JPN 4550 Japanese Culture and Society I: Examination of significant social institutions and cultural aspects of modern Japanese society. Open only to JCMU Study Abroad Students. Offered fall. Satisfies General Education Requirement: Foreign Culture, Global Learning Inquiry
• JPN 4560 Japanese Culture and Society II: Significant social institutions and cultural aspects of modern Japanese society, including their historical development. Open only to JCMU Study Abroad Students. Offered winter. Satisfies General Education Requirement: Foreign Culture, Global Learning Inquiry
• JPN 5220 Languages of Asia: Introduction to major language families in Asia; grammar, sounds, language contacts. Offered winter. Equivalent: CHI 5220, LIN 5100
• JPN 5999 Internship in Japanese Studies: Internships in Japanese studies to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. Offered every term. Prerequisite: JPN 3010 with a minimum grade of D-