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EDU302
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Quantitative Research Methods in Education
This course aims to develop students'' knowledge and ability of the social survey methods and some basic statistical techniques in the fields of education and communication. It covers the basic elements of social survey methods including research design, sampling, questionnaires, data processing and data analysis.
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EDU305
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Principles of Audio-Visual Education
Problems concerning educational media for improving instruction. Topics include contributions of behaviorists to instructional technology, instructional design and development, etc. Recommended for those seeking teacher certification.
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LED101
J,E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Linguistics for Language Teaching
This foundation course introduces the basic knowledge of modern linguistics and language teaching. Language teachers must have profound knowledge about the sounds, grammar, vocabulary and semantics of the target language as well as deep understanding about its use in different contexts. The course offers such fundamental knowledge and considers current arguments on research methods and teaching methods. Language of instruction differs by year.
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LED102
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Principles of Language Learning and Teaching
This foundation course will present the underlying principles of foreign language teaching and provide a historical overview of teaching methods. It will also examine the designs and techniques associated with each method to consider the approaches suitable for various teaching situations. Language of instruction differs by year.
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LED214
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Pragmatics and Language Learning
This course deals with how speakers use language in ways that cannot be predicted from linguistic knowledge. The two main topics are how young children acquire pragmatic skills and how teachers can help language learners to master such skills for successful communication.
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LED215
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Pronunciation for Language Teaching
This course looks at the theory of pronunciation and the practical skills required in its teaching. Students will gain knowledge of articulatory phonetics and its application in the language classroom.
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LED217
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Second Language Acquisition and Learning
This course will examine the process of second language acquisition and learning from linguistic, biological, social, psychological, and educational perspectives. It will also discuss factors affecting the process such as age, native language, motivation, attitude, aptitude and learning styles.
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LED231
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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English Linguistics for Language Teaching
This course introduces the fundamental knowledge of the English language: the structure of its sounds, grammar, vocabulary, semantics, and orthography as well as its socio-cultural varieties, regional varieties, historical varieties, and international varieties. This knowledge will form a solid foundation for those who plan to be English teachers.
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LED232
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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History of the English Language I
This course examines the historical development of the English language, starting with the principles of historical linguistics and an overview of the Indo-European language family. By examining historical events that occurred in the British Isles, students will investigate what has made the language change over time and how this vernacular language has established its position as the most widely-used international language.
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LED233
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Teaching Methods in English (Eigo-Ka) I
An introduction to a curriculum in secondary education , the purposes, contents, and methods of teaching English in Japanese junior high school and senior high school. Prerequisite: Principles of Language Learning and Teaching.
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LED234
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Teaching Methods in English (Eigo-Ka) II
Detailed discussions on the purpose, contents, and methods of teaching English in Japanese junior high school and senior high school. Practical aspects such as writing lesson plans and micro-teaching will be included.
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LED235
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Teaching Methods in English (Eigo-ka) III
Detailed discussions on the purpose, contents, and methods of teaching English in Japanese junior high school and senior high school . Practical aspects such as writing lesson plans and micro-teaching will be included.
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LED236
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Topics in English Grammar for Language Education
One of the most important areas of knowledge for language teaching is a deep understanding of the grammar. This course considers special features of the English language including its sounds, grammatical structure, meaning, and lexicon. It also considers possible difficulties that learners of English may confront and introduces current issues and interdisciplinary research on English grammar, examining the traditional approaches and modern approaches in actual teaching contexts.
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LED251
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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History of the Japanese Language I
This course examines the historical development of the Japanese language from the 8th century to modern times.
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LED252
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Japanese Linguistics for Language Teaching
This course introduces students planning to teach Japanese to the fundamentals of the sounds, grammar, vocabularies, semantics, genealogy, typology, and socio-cultural aspects of the Japanese language.
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LED271
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Japanese Calligraphy
Understanding and practicing the skills required for teaching calligraphy (Kokugoka Shosha) in Japanese junior high school. Micro-teaching will be included.
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LED272
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Readings in Classical Japanese I
I: readings in Wabun; II: readings in Kanbun, including Japanese language culture.
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LED273
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Readings in Classical Japanese II
I: readings in Wabun; II: readings in Kanbun, including Japanese language culture.
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LED274
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Teaching Methods in Japanese (Kokugo-Ka) I
An introduction to a curriculum in secondary education, the purposes, contents, and methods of teaching Kokugo in Japanese junior high school and senior high school.
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LED275
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Teaching Methods in Japanese (Kokugo-Ka) II
Detailed discussions on the purposes, contents, and methods of teaching Kokugo in Japanese junior high school and senior high school. Practical aspects such as writing lesson plans and microteaching will be included.
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LED276
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Teaching Methods in Japanese (Kokugo-ka) III
Detailed discussions on the purposes, contents, and methods of teaching Kokugo in Japanese junior high school and senior high school. Practical aspects such as writing lesson plans and microteaching will be included.
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LED311
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Child Language Development
This course traces first language development and examines different theoretical models of learning and acquisition. Social, psychological and linguistic aspects will be discussed. In examining the major stages in child language development, the focus will not only be on pre-natal to pre-school development, but also on language development during the school years.
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LED313
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Fieldwork in Language and Education
Students learn to analyze an unknown language through hands-on experience with a native speaker. This is not a lecture course. Techniques of language elicitation and analysis are learned through direct practice in the classroom. The course is followed by an optional field-trip. This is a unique experience in language contact and applied language learning.
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LED315
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Issues in Applied Linguistics
The course focuses on one of the major areas of applied linguistics such as first language acquisition, second language acquisition, language attrition, bilingual education, multilingualism, computer assisted language learning. Language of instruction differs by year.
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LED316
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Language Learning Disorders
This course will provide a basis for understandng what is known about language learning disorders. First, we will survey a variety of language learning disorders in children and adults (e.g., ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, cognitive disabilities) and understand their similarities and differences. We will then explore issues pertaining to the assessment, teaching and intervention of these populations. In particular, we will discuss issues facing teachers who have students with language learning disorders.
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LED317
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Language Assessment: Theory and Practice
Testing plays a significant role in the lives of nearly every language student and teacher. This course investigates purposes and methods of classroom language tests and assesses standardized testing instruments (e.g. TOEFL). Students are taught how to design tests for different purposes and how to interpret and use test results.
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LED318
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Materials and Curriculum Development
This course provides the foundation of curriculum and materials development. The course reviews the history of approaches to curriculum design in language programs with an emphasis on a needs-based, learning-centered approach. The course will also develop the ability to analyze and evaluate materials, considering the views of language and language learning, and understanding of the materials design process. Students will gain practical experience through projects that include conducting needs analysis, planning content, selecting methodology, developing materials, and evaluating curriculum.
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LED320
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Research Methods in Language Education
This course train students to be able to design and implement a study in the field of language education and to be able to analyze and interpret the obtained data.
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LED331
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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History of the English Language II
This course offers advanced instruction in the history of the English language. Using various research methods from philology and the insights of modern linguistics, students will analyze data that show major developments from Old English to Modern English in order to determine the reasons for change.
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LED332
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Techniques in English Language Teaching: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
This course develops the critical instructional skills necessary for a language educator. The course reviews approaches and techniques for the teaching of second or foreign languages from the perspective of linguistics and language acquisition research. The course also focuses on a repertoire of basic teaching techniques in the various skill areas―listening, speaking, reading, and writing―and gives students experience in designing and implementing lessons, the what to teach and how to teach, for a variety of educational settings.
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LED333
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Topics in English Grammar for Language Education II
This course reviews English grammar used in Japanese English Education. It considers issues on how grammatical knowledge helps the teacher improve their teaching. Offering this course along with TOPICS IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION I will present a good balance with the two courses, TOPICS IN JAPANESE GRAMMAR FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION I and II .
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LED351
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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History of the Japanese Language II
This course offers advanced instruction in the history and development of the Japanese language. Phonological, lexical, syntactic and semantic aspects of the language change will be analyzed. Prerequisites: History of the Japanese Language I or permission of instructor.
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LED353
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Overseas Teaching Practicum in Japanese
During the Spring term class meets once a week to prepare students for teaching practice in Australia. Topics include the educational system, curriculums, Japanese language syllabuses, teaching materials, teacher''s life in school, as well as cultural aspects of the country. The three-week teaching practicum at schools in the Melbourne area during summer vacation. Academic credit will be given to those who complete both the lecture part and the teaching practice part.
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LED354
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN+WINTER
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Teaching Practicum in Japanese
The purpose of this course is to give those students who have successfully completed Teaching of Japanese as a Foreign Language I and II the opportunity to practice on campus actual teaching for learners of the Japanese language under close guidance of the instructor, and to raise their level of teaching ability and understanding of the profession. The course consists of one lecture by instructor per week and two teaching practice sessions per week. Prerequisites: TEACHING OF JAPANESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE I -II and the approval of the instructor.
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LED355
J,E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Techniques in Japanese Language Teaching: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
The course focuses on teaching techniques in the 4 skill areas of Japanese-listening, speaking, reading, and writing- and presents how to integrate the skills meaningfully for 4 skills oriented course or to teach the skills separately according to the students needs. Language of instruction differs by year.
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LED356
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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The Teaching of Japanese as a Foreign Language I
Aims and methods of teaching Japanese as a foreign language: observation, simulation and practice in the ICU Japanese Language Programs. For students preparing to teach Japanese as a foreign language.The course extends over more than a single prerequisite to younger number. Prerequisite:Principles of Language Learning and Teaching.
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LED357
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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The Teaching of Japanese as a Foreign Language II
Aims and methods of teaching Japanese as a foreign language: observation, simulation and practice in the ICU Japanese Language Programs. For students preparing to teach Japanese as a foreign language. Open to qualified students on approval of the instructor. The course extends over more than a single prerequisite to younger number.
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LED358
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Topics in Japanese Grammar for Language Education I
This course introduces the basic skills and concepts for structural analysis of the modern Japanese language which are needed for language education. Prerequisite: Japanese Linguistics for Language Teaching.
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LED359
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Topics in Japanese Grammar for Language Education II
This course focuses on topics in the Japanese grammar relevant to language teaching and examines them. Prerequisite: Japanese Linguistics for Language Teaching.
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LED360
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Topics in Japanese Language Acquisition
This course examines how first or second learners of Japanese acquire some of the structural characteristics of the target language and if there are any commonalities or differences with learners of other languages.
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LED361
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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The Teaching of Japanese as a Foreign Language III
Detailed discussions on the purposes, contents, and methods of teaching Japanese. For students who completed THE TEACHING OF JAPANESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE I and II. While continuingthe class observations in JLP and the tutorials done in THE TEACHING OF JAPANESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE I and II , classroom research analysis and tutorial analysis will also be conducted,
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LED371
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Stylistic Studies in Japanese
Survey of stylistic studies of modern Japanese.
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LIT265
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Modern Japanese Literature I
Poems, novels and dramas of leading authors and poets of the modern period, with concentration on the works of Meiji and Taisho period writers.
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MCC218
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Language in the United States
This study of the origins, development, and characteristics of English in North America will investigate historical, cultural, and social influences on the language. Also addressed will be regional and social dialects, language policy, and the relationship between English and other languages.
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MCC271
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Contemporary Praxes on Communication Study
This course will study various issues related to communication in contemporary society. The focus involves description of communicative phenomena in changing society and a scrutiny of those phenomena.
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MCC273
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Intercultural Communication
Introduction to intercultural communication. This course reviews core theories and research in intercultural communication and examines various issues that arise when encountering different others. In the process, students will gain understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in intercultural communication.
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MCC312
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Linguistic Variation
This course will present the fundamentals of examining linguistic variation between and within speech communities. Kansai dialect and Manchester dialect, a sermon in a church and a chat on the internet,
a speech by a politician and a joke by a comedian. It will consider regional, social and stylistic differences
in the use of language. Students will acquire methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation and
engage in field projects by using these techniques.
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MCC313
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Literacy and Society
Reading and writing are foundations of organized society. This course involves a linguistic comparison of different writing systems around the world, the role of literacy in national and local development and gender issues in literacy around the world.
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PSY241
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Cognitive Psychology
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic cognitive phenomena as understood and investigated by contemporary specialists in the field of cognitive psychology. A secondary purpose is to demonstrate the relevance of cognitive theories and research methodologies to real world situations.
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PSY251
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Psychology of Development
An overview of cognitive and social development processes during early childhood and pre-adolescence from biological, psychological and developmental perspectives within the larger socio-cultural context. Major theories and concepts in human development. Contemporary problems and topics in developmental psychology with a particular focus on the diversity of human development.
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QELE501
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Bilingualism and Bilingual Education
An examination of issues in bilingualism shows that bilingual studies, second language studies, and first language studies overlap in important ways. We investigate the bilingual individual and that individual in society by examining the acquisition and maintenance of two or more languages in educational settings ranging from submersion to immersion to mainstream bilingual programs. Part I deals with individual bilingualism in the home and society, and Part II with bilingual education policies and classroom practices in Japan and abroad. We also discuss the growing trend to educate deaf as well as hearing children using bilingual-bicultural approaches.
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STH391
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CREDIT:3/(9)
EVERY TERM
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Senior Thesis
Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.
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