JAPN-255 The Languages of East Asia through the Lens of Japanese

This course focuses on Japanese as a central point of comparison with Chinese and Korean. It covers the writing system, language policies, syntax (word order, inflections, particles, and their interactions), and phonological structures (phonemes, pitch vs. tone, and sound patterns) of these languages. No prior knowledge of any Asian language is required.


Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

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LING-255