Chabot College Fall 2010
JAPN 50B - Japanese Conversation and Culture II 3.00 units
Development of skills learned in Japanese 50A. Development of an understanding of spoken Japanese through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the life and culture of the
Japanese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
Prerequisite: JAPN 50A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher)
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52.50
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Before entry into this course, the student should be able to:
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pronounce Japanese words correctly; have simple conversation in Japanese, using present and past tenses;
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use active vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and basic grammar to engage in routine conversational interactions in the target language; demonstrate a basic knowledge of the history, culture, and geography of Japan; demonstrate a basic understanding and an appreciation of the culture of the Japanese-speaking people.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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recognize and apply conversational patterns and vocabulary presented;
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increase the pronunciation and sentence intonation skills; narrate, describe, and explain not only current but also past activities; carry on a conversation in Japanese on topics studied by applying their knowledge of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions;
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demonstrate reading and writing ability of the hiragana, Japanese phonetic characters; demonstrate a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture, the geography, and the history of the Japanese-speaking people.
LECTURE
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Development of conversation skills using correct intonation and stress.
Development of correct Japanese syntax in sentences and questions.
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Application of the past and present tense in everyday situations, common personal and family news, well-known current events, and routine matters involving the home and workplace.
Further knowledge and skills in the “extra polite” level of Japanese in everyday situations.
Further study of the customs, values, attitudes, relationships, civil institutions, families, geography and history of the Japanese-speaking countries.
LABORATORY
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Activate lecture content using interactive audio and audiovisual programs on CDs, DVDs, CD
ROMS, target language websites, etc., featuring culturally authentic and contextual guided
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speaking, reading, writing activities.
Organized laboratory activities including conversation groups.
The fundamentals of the hiragana writing and pronunciation:
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Writing and pronunciation of the forty-six hiragana characters
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The Japanese sound system, including voiced consonants, long vowels, and double consonants, glides, softening of medial and final “u” and “I” sounds.
Development of correct sentence intonation skills.
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Lecture/Discussion
Simulation by instructor and re-creation of dialogues and improvisation
Choral/individual repetition of model speech
Use of supplementary materials such as audio and visual.
Group Activities

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Typical Assignments
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Prepare a skit reflecting a social situation in a culturally appropriate manner for example,
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greetings and introductions.
Read and present a brief newspaper or magazine article.
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Watch short film clips or listen to audio material and report to the class.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
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Quizzes
Class Participation
Homework
Oral Presentation
Exams/Tests
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
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AJALT (2006). Japanese for Busy People, Revised, Vol. 1, (Romanized version) Tokyo, New York,
London Kodansha.
Yokiko Abe Hatasa, Seiichi Makino, and Kazumi Hatasa (2009). Nakama 1 Introductory Japanese:
Communication, Culture, Context (2nd /e). Boston, New York Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Company.