Elementary Japanese 101
Fall 2010
M/W 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Jennings Annex 100
Instructor: Misako Tachikawa
Credit Hour: Three (3)
Office:
Jennings Hall 106
Prerequisite: None
Office Hour: M/W 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Phone:
601-925-3270
E-mail:
Tachikaw@mc.edu
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is a beginning-level Japanese language study.
Emphasis is on balancing all four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and
writing) in order to cultivate overall Japanese language abilities. In addition, student will
develop practical conversational skills used in everyday life. The cultural background
relevant to the situation will be provided.
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RATIONALE: The purpose of foreign language class is to acquaint students with a
culture, a language, and literature other than their own to expand their ability and
knowledge. Learning basic language skills (listening, speaking, writing, and reading) is
the starting point.
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STUDENT OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES: Students will be able to:
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introduce themselves
speak everyday greetings
count numbers/tell times/telephone numbers/count money
talk about daily activities/schedule/events
talk about weather/food/hobbies
read and write Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
understand Japanese cultures
TEXTBOOK:
“An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I” by Eri Banno, Yutaka Ohno,
Yoko Sakane, Chikako Shinagawa; Japan Times, 2007.
“An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I Workbook” by Eri Banno,
Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, Chikako Shinagawa; Japan Times, 2007.
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
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In each lesson, students learn new vocabulary and grammar explanation at first,
then practice conversation using them.
Exercises will be done in pairs or small groups since communicative interaction in the
class room is very important.
Use CD (Language Lab) for strengthening listening and speaking ability
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CLASSROOM POLICY:
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Use workbook to review and practice grammars, sentence patterns and writing, and
practice Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
Provide opportunities to speak with native Japanese people in the classroom
Real-life experience - Japanese culture
Attend classes regularly
Complete all assignments as scheduled
Participate in classroom activities
EXAMS, QUIZZES, AND HOMEWORKS:
Each student is expected to complete all homework assignments, take all unit tests and
quizzes as scheduled.
Unit tests:
There are four (4) unit tests and the final exam.
Quizzes:
There will be short quizzes throughout the semester
Homework: Homework will be given for each subject.
VIII. EVALUATION:
Evaluations are based on:
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Regular class attendance, satisfactory completion of assignments, and adherence to
class policy.
Oral participation is an integral part in every class. The student is expected to
participate fully in all activities.
Written work will consist of class quizzes as well as written homework.
Four (4) unit tests are scheduled during the semester. Quizzes will be given weekly.
At the end of semester, one quiz grade and two homework grades will be dropped.
The final exam. A comprehensive examination will be given at the regularly
scheduled exam period.
Oral interview and quizzes. During the semester, the student will have one (1) oral
interview and four (4) oral quizzes. Topics will cover materials discussed in class.
Grade Determination:
Class participation
Homework
Quizzes
Oral interview
Language Lab
Average of unit tests
Final examination
15%
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10%
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25%
15%
Grading Scale:
93 – 100 . . . . . . . . . . A
85 – 92 . . . . . . . . . . B
76 – 84 . . . . . . . . . . C
65 – 75 . . . . . . . . . . D
65 – 0 . . . . . . . . . . F
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:
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MAKE-UP POLICY:
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The student accepts the responsibility of attending all classes and complete all work
required for the course.
Since class participation is an essential part of learning a foreign language,
ABSENCES MUST BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM. Excessive absences will lower
your daily grade average since you will be missing quizzes and homework
assignments which cannot be made up (please refer to make-up policy).
Absences in excess of 25% will result in no course credit. If a student misses more
than the number of class periods specified in university policy and believes that there
are reasonable explanations for the absences, he/she may appeal the absences to the
dean of the school in which the course is being taught. Students may obtain a Student
Absence Appeal Form from the office of the appropriate dean (2008-2009 Mississippi
College Undergraduate Catalog).
If a student must miss an unit test because of illness, an emergency, or a schoolsponsored function, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor and
arrange to take the test at another time. The unit test should be taken within a week
of the regularly-scheduled time.
In most cases, quizzes and homework assignments may not be made up. A grade
Zero is assigned for each daily quiz missed and for incomplete homework
assignments.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Each student is expected to be scrupulously honest. The student accepts the
responsibility for observing the principles of academic integrity in all aspects of their
conducts. See university Policy 2.19.
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SUPPORT SERVICES:
Disabilities. Students should immediately inform the instructor of any disabilities that
might require special arrangements to maximize their learning and participation in the
class. See university Policy 4.18.