Japanese (JAPAN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

JAPAN 1101
Elementary Japanese I

Gives a thorough grounding in all four language skills-speaking, listening, reading, and writing-at the beginning level. The laboratory provides explanation, analysis, and cultural background. Daily lectures ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 6 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6874 JAPAN 1101   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6875 JAPAN 1101   LEC 002

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    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6876 JAPAN 1101   LEC 003

  •  
    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6877 JAPAN 1101   LEC 004

  •  
    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6878 JAPAN 1101   LEC 005

  •  
    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6879 JAPAN 1101   LEC 006

  •  
    • MTWRF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6880 JAPAN 1101   LAB 401

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    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: beginners or those who have been placed in the course by examination.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6881 JAPAN 1101   LAB 402

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    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Akamatsu, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: beginners or those who have been placed in the course by examination.
    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

JAPAN 2201
Intermediate Japanese I

This course provides widely applicable language proficiency as an integrated Japanese course, which develops all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) at the post-elementary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6882 JAPAN 2201   SEM 101

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6885 JAPAN 2201   LAB 401

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6883 JAPAN 2201   SEM 102

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6886 JAPAN 2201   LAB 402

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6884 JAPAN 2201   SEM 103

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6887 JAPAN 2201   LAB 403

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Suzuki, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

JAPAN 2221
Extensive Reading in Japanese - Tadoku

In this course, students select their own Japanese reading materials and read independently at their own pace using the Extensive Reading (Tadoku) method. Tadoku means reading for enjoyment at a level ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  7111 JAPAN 2221   SEM 101

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

JAPAN 3301
High Intermediate Japanese I

For students who have learned basic Japanese skills and would like to develop higher skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6888 JAPAN 3301   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Ichikawa, S

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Ichikawa, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

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JAPAN 4401
Advanced Japanese I

Develops reading, writing and oral communication skills at the advanced level. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6889 JAPAN 4401   SEM 101

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

  •  6890 JAPAN 4401   IND 601

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Larson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

JAPAN 4421
Special Topics

This is a Japanese course to develop both oral and written communication skills focusing on a variety of current events and social phenomena in Japan. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6891 JAPAN 4421   SEM 101

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are unable to enroll, or have a schedule conflict but wish to take this class, please request to be added to the waitlist by emailing asianstudiesdept@cornell.edu. When emailing, please 1) enter a subject of Asian Studies course waitlist and 2) provide us with the course title and your enrollment issue.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  6892 JAPAN 4421   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)