Mar 11, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

JPN 307  -  Japanese Phonetics, Phonology, & Pronunciation


Introduction to the sound system of Japanese language varieties from the perspective of applied linguists and language learners. Description and comparison of Japanese vowels, consonants, mora timing, pitch-accent, intonation, and other features. Pronunciation training with a focus on intelligibility, and introduction to sociolinguistic factors in speech patterns.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: JPN 102 with C or higher or equivalent on Japanese placement test
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Instructor approval for only those students taking the course online through the UNC Exchange, since this requires separate steps to ensure proficiency 
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.


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