Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM ANGONO
Angono, Rizal
College of Arts and Letters
Second Semester, Academic Year 2022-2023
COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
PREREQUISITE
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Foreign Language 1 (Japanese)
3 hrs/week
COURSE CODE
CREDIT UNITS
CO-REQUISITE
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TPC 8
3 units
I. Vision:
The leading university in human resource development, knowledge and technology, generation and environment stewardship
II. Mission:
The University of Rizal System is committed to nurture and produce upright and competent graduates and empowered community, through
relevant and sustainable higher professional and technical instruction, research extension and production
services.
III. Goal
National:
To train nation’s man power in the development of skills, attitudes and values required for national development for
improvement of quality of human life.
Regional:
To train nation’s man power in the development of skills, attitudes and values required for national development for
improvement of quality of human life.
University:
To develop the full potential of an individual in academic and technological discipline for an empowered, productive and
morally upright citizenry.
IV. Core Values
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Responsiveness, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Social Responsibility
V. Graduate Attributes:
Globally competitive, Innovative, Adaptive, Nationalistic, Trustworthy, Service Oriented
VI. Program:
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
VII. Program Outcomes based on the CMO:
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Plan, implement, and monitor tours and sales activities
Research, plan, and conduct various tour-guiding activities
Develop appropriate marketing programs and arrange the required travel services
Plan / Organize, implement and evaluate MICE activities
Plan, develop, and evaluate tourism sites and attractions
VIII. Program Outcome Addressed by the Course:
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Knowledge of the Japanese language system
Fluency, accuracy, and creativity in oral and written communication
Application of Japanese language learning in the school setting
Critical and creative thinking skills
IX. Course Descriptions:
In this course, the student is introduced to the Japanese language and culture. Basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing are
developed. Cultural readings and videos are included in each lesson giving the student additional opportunity to utilize the target vocabulary and
grammar in the classroom conversation. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information
about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context with an emphasis on developing question and answering skills. Students learn
conversational strategies to help maintain a conversation. Interaction activities allow students to rehearse what they have learned.
X. Course Outcomes:
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Students will learn basic vocabulary and expressions through in-class activities and at-home practice;
Analyze reading segments on a diverse number of cultural topics;
Learn the usage of appropriate grammatical structures which include beginning-level vocabulary and verb conjugations;
Use listening and speaking skills in a variety of small and large group activities;
Write basic descriptive paragraphs with clear topic sentences and supporting detail.
XI. Course Outline:
WEEK/TIME
ALLOTMENT
1.5 hours
Week 1
INTENDED
LEARNING
OUTCOMES (ILO)
State the Vision and
Mission of URS and
the College
OUTCOMEBASED
ASSESSMENT
(OBA)
Recitation
Recitation
4.5 hours
Week 1-2
Show understanding
on the origin of the
Japanese alphabet
Quiz
Recitation
3 hours
Week 3
Determine the basic
syllabic system in a
sentence
Writing Exercise
CONTENT
URS Vision, Mission, Goals, Core
Values, and Policies
Course Syllabus and Class Rules
Orientation
TEACHING
AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
(TLA)
Oral Test
JAPANESE WRITING SYSTEM
a. Pronunciation
b. Writing System
c. Hiragana, Part 1
d. Cultural Notes: Geography
Lecture and
discussion
INTRODUCTORY DIALOGUE
a. Hiragana, Part 2
b. Katakana
c. Greetings
d. The Verb “To Be”
Lecture and
discussion
OBJECTS AND NUMBERS
a. Objects at Home
b. Numbers
c. Times and Seasons
Lecture and
discussion
Research
assignment
Research
assignment
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Copy of the
Mission,
Vision and
Core Values
and Policies
of URS
REFERENCES
URS Student Handbook
Course Syllabus
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Rak, Brian. Chapters 1-4;
“Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Rak, Brian. Chapters 5-7;
“Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Rak, Brian. Chapters 8-10;
“Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Identify important
purposes of the verb
“to be”
Recitation
3 hours
Week 4
Distinguish the
proper syntax of
Small group
discussion
sentence patterns
and formation
Seatwork
Research
assignment
Related
Websites
Lecture and
discussion
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
State the numbers,
and be able to count
from 1-99 in
Japanese
4.5 hours
Week 5-6
Identify the
appropriate way of
interrogating in
Japanese
Recitation
Group
processing and
sharing of
output
ASKING DIRECTIONS
a. Cultural Notes: Ofuro
b. More Set Phrases
c. Questions and Ka
d. A Stroll Through Town
Research
assignment
Rak, Brian. Chapters 1114; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Quiz
1 ½ hours
6 hours
Week 7-8
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Characterize the
subject and topic
markers in
sentences
Recitation
Audio-Visual
Presentation
Recitation
3 hours
Week 9
Identify the
conjugation of action
words
Quiz
Recitation
3 hours
Week 10
Describe the
difference between
particles
Seatwork
ESSENTIAL GRAMMAR
a. Subjects and Wa
b. Cultural Notes: Trains
c. Phrases about Food
d. Demonstratives
e. Objects at School
f. The Possessive and No
Lecture and
discussion
PREDICATES I
a. Verbs
b. Cultural Notes: The Countryside
c. Directions and Ni
Lecture and
discussion
PARTICLES
a. Objects and Wo
b. Existence and Ni
c. Friends and Family
Lecture and
discussion
Oral Test
Research
assignment
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Rak, Brian. Chapters 1520; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Rak, Brian. Chapters 2123; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Rak, Brian. Chapters 2426; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
4.5 hours
Week 11-12
Identify the usage of
counters
Recitation
Film Review
Construct sentences
using conjugated
predicates
Quiz
QUANTIFIERS
a. Recreation and Leisure
b. Post-positional Phrases
c. Positions of Quantifiers
d. Verbs, The Return
e. Interrogatives and Ga
f. Cultural Notes: Prices
1 ½ hours
3 hours
Week 13
3 hours
Week 14
Related
Websites
Lecture and
discussion
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Film Viewing
Rak, Brian. Chapters 2732; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Classify adjectives
according to form
Recitation
Seatwork
Design and
construct
paragraphs
Recitation
Final Project
Quiz
6 hours
Week 15-16
Research
assignment
Identify the usage of
direct object
particles and other
case particles
Recitation
Seatwork
PREDICATES II
a. Counting Objects
b. Use of “But”
c. Adjectives
Lecture and
discussion
DESCRIBING TIME AND ASKING
THE WHEREABOUTS
a. More Adjectives
b. Body and Health
c. The Progressive Tenses
Lecture and
discussion
EXPRESSING LIKES AND
DISLIKES, DESIRES AND
COMPARISON
Lecture and
discussion
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Phrases about Clothing
Particle “De”
Objects at Work
Optatives
Cultural Notes: Kanji
Research
assignment
Radio Drama
Research
assignment
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Rak, Brian. Chapters 3335; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Rak, Brian. Chapters 3638; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Rak, Brian. Chapters 3942; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
Identify the basic
conversational
phrases used in
everyday interaction
4.5 hours
Week 17-18
Recitation
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
Quiz
a. Adverbs
b. Phrases about Weather
c. Conversational Sentences
1 ½ hours
Lecture and
discussion
Oral Test
Laptop/
Internet
connection
Related
Websites
Rak, Brian. Chapters 4345; “Human Japanese” by
Brian Rak
FINAL EXAMINATION
XII. Grading System:
Class Standing:
35% (Quizzes 10%/Recitation 25%)
Film Review
5%
Final Project
20%
Scheduled Examination:
40%
100%
XIII. Course Policies:
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All requirements must be submitted on time. Late submissions will receive deductions.
No text messaging or entertaining of phone calls during class hours. Please be courteous, and turn off your phone while inside the classroom.
Students with 3 excused/unexcused absences will be automatically dropped from the class roll.
Students may be allowed to enter the classroom if he/she is late for 30 minutes. If the student is late for more than 30 minutes, he/she is no longer
allowed to attend the class and will be automatically marked as absent for that day.
5. Students who wish to drop the course must do so officially and not just stop coming to class. Last day for dropping of subject is on _____________.
6. Academic dishonesty: any form of cheating or plagiarism in this course will result in a zero on the exam, assignment, or project. Allowing others
access to your work circumstantially involves you in cheating. Working with others to produce very similar written reports is plagiarism regardless
of intent.
7. Problems encountered with the subject must be discussed to the instructor. Such consultation may be made in person during designated time, at
a designated place.
XIV. CONSULTATION PERIOD
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Friday 8am-12pm
Prepared by:
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ARTHUR JAROLD I. RAÑOLA
Subject Professor
Reviewed by:
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DORCAS S. MACAPAGAL
Program Head, Tourism Management
Approved:
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WAHINEE M. CRUZADA
Dean, CAL