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JPST 101,102 — Elementary Japanese- Development of listening, speaking, reading, writing. Structural points introduced inductively. Laboratory drill. (Not more than four credits will be granted for the completion of both Jpns 101 and Jpns 121 at Hawaii Community College.)
- Credits: 4,4 Yr.
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 101-102
- JPST 201,202 — Intermediate Japanese
- Continuation of Jpns 102. More advanced colloquial structures and kanji.
- Credits: 4,4 Yr.
- Prerequisite(s): Jpns 102 or equivalent
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 201-202
- JPST 299 — Directed Studies
- Permission of the instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.
- Credits: 1-3
- Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
- JPST 301,302 — Third-Year Japanese
- Study of modern spoken and written Japanese involving advanced structures, expressions, patterns, kanji.
- Credits: 3,3 Yr.
- Prerequisite(s): Jpns 202 or equivalent
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 301-302
- JPST 310,311 — History of Japan
- 310: Japanese culture from the earliest times to the mid-19th century. 311: Japanese history from the mid-19th century to the end of World War II.
- Credits: 3,3 Yr.
- Crosslink: Same as Hist 310-311
- Updated: July 11, 2002
- JPST 315 — East Asian Religions
- The development of Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Folk Religion in China, Korea and Japan.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Rels 315
- Updated: June 5, 2000
- JPST 340 — Japanese Composition
- Writing modern compositions following designated patterns, kanji, and themes.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Jpns 202 or equivalent
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 340
- JPST 353 — Politics of Japan
- Aspects of Japanese politics, emphasizing the post-1945 period. Topics include political development and change, the political economy of Japan, major political institutions and organizations, policy-making processes, and controversial political issues.
- Credits: 3
- Crosslink: Same as PolS 353
- JPST 356 — Japan
- Culture origins and development with emphasis on contemporary Japanese culture.
- Credits: 3
- Crosslink: Same as Anth 356
- JPST 358 — Japanese Immigrants
- Sociocultural adaptations of Japanese immigrant populations overseas with foci on Hawaii and Brazil. The role of Japanese government and immigration companies, the factors of generation, kinship, ethnicity and contemporary Japanese migrants.
- Credits: 3
- Crosslink: Same as Anth 358
- Updated: June 5, 2000
- JPST 365 — Japanese Literature in English
- Survey of major works from earliest times to the present. Knowledge of Japanese is not required.
- Credits: 3
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 365, Eng 365
- JPST 375 — Japanese Music
- Historical survey of traditional, contemporary, and Western-influenced music of Japan and study of major genres. No previous musical knowledge is required.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as MUS 375
- Updated: July 11, 2002
- JPST 380 — Japanese Mythology in Film
- Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of Japanese myths and legends through contemporary films; mythological contexts related to Taoism, Buddhism, Shintoism as well as superstitions and legends are examined in relation with selected films in Japan.
- Credits: 3
- JPST 381 — Art of Japan
- The history of art in Japan with emphasis on Buddhist art, the relationships between Chinese and Japanese arts. No prerequisites necessary for juniors and seniors - others admitted by special permission.
- Credits: 3
- Crosslink: Same as Art 381
- JPST 394 — Special Topics in Japanese Studies
- Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided a different topic is studied.
- Credits: 1-3
- Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor.
- Updated: January 26, 2004
- JPST 399 — Directed Studies
- Permission of the instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.
- Credits: 1-3
- Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
- JPST 401 — Fourth-Year Japanese
- Study of modern spoken and written Japanese involving advanced structures, expressions, and additional kanji.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Jpns 302 or equivalent
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 401-402
- JPST 417 — History of Japan: 1945 to the Present
- Japanese society, political culture, foreign relations, and economic development since 1945.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Hist 417
- Updated: June 5, 2000
- JPST 425 — Translation Workshop
- Theory and practice of translation of Japanese materials into English. Emphasis on literary translation, but non-literary texts may also be considered.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Jpns 302 or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 425
- Notes: May be repeated once for credit
- JPST 430 — Philosophy of Zen
- Chief philosophical teachings of Zen, its methods and cultural influences. Comparative study of Zen and Western thought.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or religious studies, or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Phil 430, Rels 430
- Notes: Phil 302 is recommended
- JPST 450 — Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy
- Important tenets and major schools of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy in India, China, Japan, Tibet, and Hawaii. Comparative study of Mahayana and Western philosophy.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy, religious studies, or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Phil 450, Rels 450
- Notes: Phil 302 is recommended
- JPST 451,452 — Structure of Japanese
- Phonology, morphology, syntax of modern colloquial grammar.
- Credits: 3,3 Yr.
- Prerequisite(s): Ling 102 and Jpns 202, or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Ling 451-452, Jpns 451-452
- JPST 481 — Readings in Modern Japanese Literature
- Reading and discussion in Japanese of selected works of fiction, poetry, and drama.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Jpns 302 or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Jpns 481-482
- Notes: May be repeated once for credit
- Updated: August 15, 2002
- JPST 494 — Special Topics in Japanese Studies
- Advanced topics selected by the faculty in Japanese Studies.
- Credits: 3
- JPST 499 — Directed Studies
- Permission of the instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.
- Credits: 1-3
- Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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