Chabot College Fall 2010
JAPN 50D - Japanese Conversation and Culture IV 3.00 units
Continuation of skills developed in Japanese 50C. Continues to develop and apply conversational
Japanese skills. Pronunciation, vocabulary, sentences and applied grammar will be covered. Further study of the daily life and cultural traditions of Japanese-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
Prerequisite: JAPN 50C (completed with a grade of "C" or higher)
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Before entry into this course, the student should be able to:
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recognize and use katakana characters; recognize and use one hundred kanji characters;
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apply the principles of syntax and grammar introduced at this level in both speech and writing; demonstrate communicative competency by carrying on a conversation in Japanese on topics studied, such as travel, leisure life, and shopping; translate and interpret with English/Japanese bilingual ability; demonstrate an advanced understanding and appreciation of the traditional culture, the geography, and the history of the Japanese-speaking people.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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recognize and use more advanced kanji characters; demonstrate the ability to comprehend an authentic but slowly paced conversation of native
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speakers composed chiefly of the vocabulary and grammar studied; translate and interpret with English/Japanese bilingual ability on present, past, and future activities; discuss a range of topics that reflect Japanese culture and aspects of daily life: personal/social, interests, customs, job, relationship, and technology; introduce ideas related to traditional Japanese art, favorite cities and cultural events.
LECTURE
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Further study of Japanese written characters (Hiragana and Katakana) and the basic Chinese characters (Kanji).
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Further development of Japanese conversation patterns using correct intonation and stress.
Translate and interpret Japanese words, sentences, paragraphs, and short stories into English on present, past, and future events.
Further study of the history, culture, and geography of Japan.
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Further study of the social and cultural differences between Japanese and American cultural practices.
LABORATORY
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Activate lecture content using interactive audio and audiovisual programs on CDs, DVDs, CD
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ROMS, target language websites, etc., featuring culturally authentic and contextual guided speaking, reading, writing activities.
Organized laboratory activities including conversation groups.
The fundamentals of Japanese writing (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) and pronunciation:
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Writing and pronunciation of the hiragana characters.
The Japanese sound system, including voiced consonants, long vowels, and double consonants, glides, and softening of medial and final “u” and “I” sounds.
Producing correct sentence intonations
Reading and writing the katakana symbols
Further study of kanji
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Simulation by instructor and re-creation of dialogues and improvisation.
Choral/individual repetition of model speech.

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Use of supplementary materials such as audio and visual.
Lecture/Discussion
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, greetings and introductions.
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Read and present a brief newspaper or magazine article.
Watch short film clips or listen to audio material and report to the class.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
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Class Participation
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Homework
Oral Presentation
Quizzes
Exams/Tests
Final Examination
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AJALT (2006). Japanese for Busy People, Revised, Vol. 2, (Kana 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.