JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or advanced standing placement. A continuation of JAPN 101 with continued emphasis on the aural-oral aspects of the language. Continuation of elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 201: Intermediate Japanese 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or advanced standing placement. Continued reading and oral work, vocabulary building, and review of the basic principles of grammar. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 205: Readings in Japanese 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or advanced standing placement. Readings in contemporary Japanese. Special emphasis on comprehension as well as oral and written expression in the language. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 292: Study Abroad 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in Japan. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. In some cases, tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

JAPN 295: Independent Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics selected will emphasize the acquisition of grammar, reading, and conversation skills. Three hours of research.

JAPN 305: Advanced Japanese 3 cr.
Prerequisite: JAPN 205 or advanced standing placement. Intensive oral and reading practice in the language used in essays, newspapers, and novels. Emphasis will be placed on the learning of Chinese characters and advanced levels of conversation. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 390: Special Topics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Various topics selected from the areas of Japanese literature, writing, linguistics, or film and intended for the nonspecialist. Three hours of lecture.

JAPN 392: Study Abroad 1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in Japan. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part of all of this word. Variable credit to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. Same as JAPN 292 except that LSUS credit is restricted to course work considered advanced. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

JAPN 495: Independent Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Japanese at the 300 level and the consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Reading, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the Japanese faculty. Three hours of research.