Professional Degree courses in Dentistry, Education, Law, Medicine and Theology (MTS, MDiv)
6000-6999
Courses offered by Continuing Studies
9000-9999
Graduate Studies courses
* These courses are equivalent to pre-university introductory courses and may be counted for credit in the student's record, unless these courses were taken in a preliminary year. They may not be counted toward essay or breadth requirements, or used to meet modular admission requirements unless it is explicitly stated in the Senate-approved outline of the module.
Suffixes
no suffix
1.0 course not designated as an essay course
A
0.5 course offered in first term
B
0.5 course offered in second term
A/B
0.5 course offered in first and/or second term
E
1.0 essay course
F
0.5 essay course offered in first term
G
0.5 essay course offered in second term
F/G
0.5 essay course offered in first and/or second term
H
1.0 accelerated course (8 weeks)
J
1.0 accelerated course (6 weeks)
K
0.75 course
L
0.5 graduate course offered in summer term (May - August)
Q/R/S/T
0.25 course offered within a regular session
U
0.25 course offered in other than a regular session
W/X
1.0 accelerated course (full course offered in one term)
Y
0.5 course offered in other than a regular session
Z
0.5 essay course offered in other than a regular session
Glossary
Prerequisite
A course that must be successfully completed prior to registration for credit in the desired course.
Corequisite
A course that must be taken concurrently with (or prior to registration in) the desired course.
Antirequisite
Courses that overlap sufficiently in course content that both cannot be taken for credit.
Essay Courses
Many courses at Western have a significant writing component. To recognize student achievement, a number of such courses have been designated as essay courses and will be identified on the student's record (E essay full course; F/G/Z essay half-course).
Principal Courses
A first year course that is listed by a department offering a module as a requirement for admission to the module. For admission to an Honours Specialization module or Double Major modules in an Honours Bachelor degree, at least 3.0 courses will be considered principal courses.
An intensive introduction to spoken and written Japanese with emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 2260. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 12 U Japanese or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
An introduction to spoken and written Japanese with emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 2250.
An introduction to spoken and written Japanese with emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 1052A/B.
An introduction to spoken and written Japanese with emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 2250.
A multi-disciplinary overview of Japan. Contents include territory, people, language, religion, economy, popular culture, science and technology, among others. Students investigate - and formulate questions - on Japan and East Asia within today's globalized world, identify their own cultural bias toward less familiar subjects, and critically evaluate diverse perspectives. Taught in English.
Builds on skills in reading and speaking Japanese developed in earlier courses. This course bridges between the elementary and intermediate level. Students gain increased vocabulary and familiarity with more extensive grammatical structures and will be able to communicate in Japanese regarding non-specialized topics.
Builds on skills in reading and speaking Japanese developed in earlier courses. This course bridges between the elementary and intermediate level. Students gain increased vocabulary and familiarity with more extensive grammatical structures and will be able to communicate in Japanese regarding non-specialized topics. Intended for the students who can take only 0.5 course of Japanese II. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 2252A/B.
Builds on skills in reading and speaking Japanese developed in earlier courses. This course bridges between the elementary and intermediate level. Students gain increased vocabulary and familiarity with more extensive grammatical structures and will be able to communicate in Japanese regarding non-specialized topics. Intended for those who can take only the second half for Japanese II. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 3350.
This course is designed to build on all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in Japanese developed in earlier courses. Emphasis is on the expansion of Japanese vocabulary, grammatical structures and kanji along with the communicative skills. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 3350.
An introduction to Japanese linguistics. Without presuming any prior knowledge of linguistics, the prominent characteristics of the Japanese language are analyzed through phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics.
More advanced conversation, written composition, listening skills, and translation techniques will be emphasized. Students will master all the core elements of Japanese grammar, a larger vocabulary and kanji, and intermediate-level communicative skills.
More advanced conversation, written composition, listening skills, and translation techniques will be emphasized. Students will master all the core elements of Japanese grammar, a larger vocabulary and kanji, and intermediate-level communicative skills. Intended for those who can only take the first semester of Japanese III. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 3352A/B.
More advanced conversation, written composition, listening skills, and translation techniques will be emphasized. Students will master all the core elements of Japanese grammar, a larger vocabulary and kanji, and intermediate-level communicative skills. Intended for those who can take only the second semester of Japanese III. Prepares students for progression to Japanese 4450.
Antirequisite(s):Japanese 3350.
Extra information: 4 hour course.
Conversation-based, group-oriented experiential approach to Japanese. Conducting theme-based tasks in Japanese, students improve their conversational proficiency, as well as expanding practical vocabulary of Japanese. Taught in Japanese.
Conversation-based, group-oriented experiential approach to Japanese. Conducting theme-based tasks in Japanese, students improve their conversational proficiency, as well as expanding practical vocabulary of Japanese. Taught in Japanese.
Examination of various aspects of Japanese culture using Japanese cinema. The works by Kurosawa, and Itami, among others, will be used to prompt discussion of such topics as contemporary issues in Japanese society, aesthetics, and communication. Taught in English.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 Essay course from Category A or B.
Examination of various aspects of Japanese culture depicted in mainstream Japanese anime films. Anime films are used to prompt discussion of such contemporary issues in Japanese society as individual, group and cultural identity, economy, environmental issues, and other challenges that Japanese are facing. Taught in English.
Extra information: 3 hour course.
Prerequisite(s):Japanese 2601A/B, or 1.0 Essay course(s) from Category A or B.
Seminar on various cultural aspects of Japanese cuisine. Like any culture, Japanese has a rich food-related tradition. Examined properly, it reveals complex interactions with many distinct cultures, and Japanese attitude toward cultural integration. Through Japanese food we also investigate the Japanese attitude toward arts, craftsmanship, popularization of culture, and domesticated foreign influences.
Prerequisite(s):Japanese 2601A/B, or 1.0 Essay course(s) from Category A or B.
Experiential approaches to foreign language pedagogy. Prominent theories of foreign language pedagogy are examined. The course examines the advantages and disadvantages of major theories in relation to the models of foreign language acquisition. The students apply the knowledge and skills developed in the course to actual teaching demonstration. Taught in English.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 Essay course from Category A or B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
An intermediate command (or higher) of a second language is strongly recommended.
A senior level seminar to pursue students’ own research interests in the topics involving Japanese culture, Japanese language, or foreign language pedagogy. Topics of comparative natures and an interdisciplinary approach are encouraged. Prior approval by the program required. Taught in English.
Extra information: 3 hour course.
A senior level seminar to pursue students’ own research interests in the topics involving Japanese culture, Japanese language, or foreign language pedagogy. Topics of comparative natures and an interdisciplinary approach are encouraged. Prior approval by the program required. Taught in English.
This course builds on the skills developed in Japanese 3350. Students will read such primary materials as newspaper and journal articles, develop skills in conversation and discussion of topics related to the readings and develop practical writing skills.
This course builds on the skills developed in Japanese 3350. Students will read such primary materials as newspaper and journal articles, develop skills in conversation and discussion of topics related to the readings and develop practical writing skills. Intended for those who can take only the first semester of Japanese 4450. Prepares for the progression of Japanese 4452A/B.
This course builds on the skills developed in Japanese 3350. Students will read such primary materials as newspaper and journal articles, develop skills in conversation and discussion of topics related to the readings and develop practical writing skills. Intended for those who can take only the second half of Japanese 4450.