Florida International University
Department of Modern Languages
Syllabus: JPN 1130 –U05 (Japanese I)
Semester: Spring 2015
Class Time: M 3:00pm - 3:50pm
W, F 3:00pm - 4:50pm
Class Room: M, W, F GC 278A
Website:
http://asian.fiu.edu/ (Asian Studies Program)
http://dll.fiu.edu/ (Modern Languages Dept.)
Instructor: Satoko Nourishirazi
Office hours: by appointment only
E-mail: snourish@fiu.edu
Course Description:
This course covers the basic structure of the Japanese language: ritual expressions, basic
grammatical structure, vocabulary, and the writing system. Students will also experience
Japanese culture through various activities.
Course Objectives:
1. Students will be introduced to the basic structures of Japanese and encouraged to utilize
them in appropriate situations.
2. Students will learn the Japanese writing systems, Hiragana, Katakana and 29 kanji.
3. Students will be able to talk about themselves, their family, their likes and dislikes, their
immediate happenings, etc. in simple sentences.
4. Students will be able to complete basic communicative tasks in different social contexts
such as shopping, ordering food, inviting others to do something with you.
5. Students will be able to write short passages on the similar topics.
6. Students will also learn aspects of Japanese culture that relate to the lesson topics.
Textbooks:
1. Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I (Second edition) Japan: Japan Times
Publishing, 2011.
2. Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I Workbook (second edition) Japan: Japan
Times Publishing, 2011.
*You can use the online version of the textbook but need to bring the printed pages to
the class.
Audio:
1. Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki CDI. Japan: Japan Times Publishing, 2011
(You can also go the language lab to listen to the audio.)
Course Work:
1. An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I
a. Conversation & Grammar Lesson 1-5
b. Reading & Writing Lesson 1-5
2. An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I Workbook
a. Conversation & Grammar Lesson 1-5
b. Reading & Writing Lesson 1-5
Grading Evaluation:
Grading Scale
100 – 94 A
93 – 90
A89 – 87
B+
86 – 83
B
Grades:
Assignment
Quizzes
Lesson tests
Final exam
Presentations
Interviews
Class participation
82 – 80
79 – 77
76 – 73
72 – 70
BC+
C
C-
69 – 67
66 – 63
62 – 60
59 & below
D+
D
DF
10%
15%
30%
15%
10%
10%
10%
Class:
The Class meets three times a week, and daily attendance and participation are absolutely
necessary. All students are expected to be fully prepared and on time for class. If something
comes up which causes you to miss class, contact your instructor as soon as possible via e-mail.
Penalty of absences are as follow (No extra work can make up for the absences).
- Being 15 minutes late or leaving 15 minutes early three times will equal one
absence.
- One grade lower for more than 4 inexcusable absences.
- Two grades lower for more than 6 inexcusable absences.
- One letter grade lower for more than 8 inexcusable absences.
Quizzes/Tests:
Quizzes will normally be given at the beginning of the class. There will be NO make-up
quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester. Make-up tests are
given only if you have contacted the instructor and been granted the permission BEFORE the
scheduled test time, except for emergency cases. In cases of emergency, you should contact
your instructor as soon as possible and present an official document in order to discuss the
matter.
Final exam:
This will be a comprehensive exam. It will cover from chapter 1-5. There will be NO make-up
final exam.
Interviews:
You will have a mini interview in a group setting and a final interview with your instructor. It
will be short conversations.
Presentations:
You will have two group presentations. You must make two skits with your classmates and
memorize all lines. Details will be announced in class.
Assignments:
A. Workbook
Workbook assignments are designed to give you a chance to review what you learned in class
each day. It is highly recommended that you finish the homework on the day assigned.
However all assignments of the week are due the following Monday. Late assignments are
not accepted. You can write your homework assignments either in the workbook or on a piece
of paper. After finishing each assignment, you must correct it by yourself with using the answer
keys on blackboard. Please use a different color pen to correct the mistakes. Copying the
answer keys will lead to failure on your assignments.
B. Writing Assignment
Writing assignment is posted on Blackboard. They are due on the following lesson.
Late assignments are not accepted. Your instructor will collect the assignment at the
beginning of the class.
Blackboard
Your instructor will upload several important documents on Blackboard such as the answer
keys for your workbook, study tips for your exams, lists of resourceful links, etc. You should
get your username and password as soon as possible. Go to the following link and ask help if
necessary: ets@fiu.edu
You can also communicate with your instructor and your classmates on Blackboard e-mail.
How to prepare for the class:
This course is not like other classes. Language learning takes time and there is no short-cut for
anyone. The more you put in your time, the more progress you make. In order to be a
successful language learner, you must study every day. It is crucial for you to read the
grammar section of each chapter BEFORE class. You will not learn much if you come to
class without preparation. Talk to your instructor immediately when you are having problems.
Enjoy learning Japanese! Ganbatte!
Attention:
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Check the class schedule on the syllabus. Be prepared before coming to the
class.
No cheating and plagiarizing. Cheating/Plagiarizing will lead to failure on the
test/assignment.
Keep your appointments with your instructor. Be punctual. If you cannot
show up at the scheduled time or must reschedule, call beforehand. If for some
reason, you could not contact her in advance contact her afterward, as soon as
you can.
Do not be afraid to make mistakes! You learn the best when you make
mistakes. Others can learn from your mistakes, too.
*Disability Statement: Students with documented special learning needs may
want to inform the instructor.
Electric devices should be turned off before class.
Note: Professor reserves the right to modify syllabus as necessary.
Class schedule:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Date
1/12
1/14
1/16
1/19
1/21
1/23
1/26
1/28
1/30
2/2
2/4
2/6
2/9
2/11
2/13
216
2/18
2/20
2/23
2/25
2/27
3/2
3/4
3/6
3/93/13
3/16
3/18
3/20
3/23
3/25
3/27
3/30
4/1
4/3
4/6
4/8
4/10
4/13
4/15
4/17
4/20
4/22
4/24
4/27
Class schedule
Introduction, Numbers
Lesson 1 Grammar 1, Greetings,
Hiragana(10),
Grammar 2, Hiragana(20)
Labor Day Holiday (No Class)
Grammar 3, Hiragana(16) Hiragana
combination
Culture Note, pp.293
pp.55, Conversation
Lesson 1 Review Lesson 1 Test
Lesson 2 Grammar 1, Katakana(20)
Grammar 2, Katakana(10)
Grammar 3, Katakana(16), Katakana
combination
Grammar 4,5, Culture Note
Grammar 6, 7
Useful Expressions, Conversation
Lesson 2 Review Lesson 2 Test
Lesson 3 Grammar 1
Grammar 1, Kanji
Grammar 2,3
Grammar 4
Grammar 5,6,7, pp.301
Grammar 8, Culture Note, Mini Interview
Mini Presentation
Lesson 3 Review Lesson 3 Test
Lesson 4 Grammar 1, 2
Spring Break
Grammar2, 3, Kanji
Grammar4, 5
Grammar 6,7,8
Culture Note, pp.305
Useful Expression, Conversation
Lesson 4 Review Lesson 4 Test
Lesson 5 Grammar 1
Grammar 1, Kanji
Grammar 1, 2
Grammar 3
Grammar 4, Useful Expression, Culture Note
pp.309-311, Conversation
Final Interview Review
Lesson 5 Review Lesson 5 Test
Final Interview
Final Interview
Skit Presentation
Final Exam Review
Final Exam 2:15pm-4:15pm GC278A
Homework
Quiz
11,12(in Romaji),117
14,15,118,119
Vocab.
13, 120,121,122,123
16,19
17,18
Hiragana
Vocab.
20,21,124,125
22,126
23,127,128
Vocab.
Vocab.
24,26
25
27,129
28,29
30
31,32,35
33,34,130
Katakana
Vocab.
Vocab.
Kanji
36, 37
38, 131
39,40,41
42
44,132
43
45,46,133
47,48,49,50
51
53,134
52
Vocab.
Vocab.
Kanji
Vocab.
Vocab.
Kanji