Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

ITAL 350
Contemporary Italian Culture
3 Semester Hours
An examination of the diverse forms of cultural expression
in contemporary Italy, including literature, cinema,
theatre, music, feminist writing, and political critique.
Prerequisite: ITAL 204 or equivalent.
ITAL 380
Italian Women Writers
3 Semester Hours
Survey of representative works by Italian women writers
from various historical periods, with particular focus on
the modern and contemporary period.
Prerequisite: ITAL 204 or equivalent.
ITAL 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
ITAL 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
ITAL 451
Italian Cinema
3 Semester Hours
An examination of the historical development of Italian
cinema from Neorealism to the present. Students
familiarize themselves with the history of Italian national
cinema, while developing skills in the close analysis of
film.
ITAL 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
ITAL 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
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Japanese
The courses develop listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills using the direct method. Grammar points are
explained in English. The student is provided an
opportunity to practice conversation with native speakers
to further improve oral skills. Selected topics are
presented to enhance awareness and understanding of
Japanese culture.
JAPN 101
Elementary Japanese I
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the fundamentals of Japanese,
emphasizing listening and speaking skills. Introduces
reading and writing of Hiragana, Katankana, and
approximately 30 Kanji along with essentials of Japanese
culture and custom.
Fall semester only.
JAPN 102
Elementary Japanese II
3 Semester Hours
A continuation of JAPN 101. Review of Katakana and
approximately 75 new Kanji are introduced. Useful
grammatical patterns emphasizing the use of adjectives
and verb conjugations. Practical patterns such as polite
commands, permissions, prohibitions, and progressive
forms are studied.
Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent, or consent of
instructor.
JAPN 198
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
JAPN 199
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours