Japanese Courses & Syllabi

EALC120: Japanese I

Basic Japanese conversation practice, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana (Japanese alphabetical systems).

EALC121: Extensive Reading in Japanese I

Development of reading skill in Japanese for elementary level students through short stories written for learners of Japanese and authentic materials written for native Japanese speakers.

EALC122: Japanese II

Continuation of EALC 120. Basic Japanese conversation practice, basic grammar and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana and basic kanji.

EALC220: Japanese III

Continuation of EALC 122. Conversation practice, basic to intermediate grammar, and building proficiency of reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana with additional kanji.

EALC221: Extensive Reading in Japanese II

Development of reading skills in Japanese for intermediate level students through short stories written for learners of Japanese and authentic materials written for native speakers.

EALC222: Japanese IV

Continuation of EALC 220. More sophisticated grammar and vocabulary for natural conversation. Enhancing fundamental reading and writing skills, expanding the knowledge of kanji.

  • Syllabus Spring 2025
  • Prerequisite: Japanese III (EALC220) at USC or its equivalent (Nakama1 and Nakama 2 Ch. 1 – Ch. 4.)

EALC320: Advanced Japanese I

Strengthen intermediate Japanese language proficiency. Oral/aural communication skills as well as reading and writing skills. Promote an understanding of the present-day Japanese culture.

EALC322: Advanced Japanese II

Continuation of EALC 320. Improve and strengthen abilities to speak, listen, read and write, coping with more involved materials and situation.

EALC422: Advanced Japanese III

Students develop advanced levels of Japanese linguistic knowledge and communication skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities using authentic Japanese texts and discourse.

EALC424: Advanced Japanese IV

Continuation of EALC 422. Students continue to improve their Japanese language competence in the course of acquiring Japanese pragmatic skills and cultural knowledge.

EALC440: Current Topics in Japanese

Mastery of near native proficiency of the Japanese Language by handling variety topics of contemporary Japan such as literature, history, social and cultural issues.

  • Syllabus Fall 2024
  • D-Clearance: Email the instructor.
  • Recommended Preparation: Advanced Japanese IV (EALC 424) or equivalent

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