Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

188 / MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
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 and
develop skills in the close analysis of film.
ITAL 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
ITAL 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
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. Students learn
to ask and answer simple questions in the present and
past tense. Introduces reading and writing of Hiragana,
Katakana, 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 60 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. Students continue to learn fundamentals
of Japanese culture and lifestyle.
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