Florida International University
Department of Modern Languages
Syllabus: JPN 2200 U01 (Intermediate Japanese I)
Semester: Spring 2015
Class Time: M&W&F 9:00am - 9:50am
Class Room: GC 278B
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:
In this course, students will continue developing the four skills (speaking, listening, reading,
and writing) through various communicative activities and tasks. Also, many more Kanji will
be introduced to the students. The emphasis in this course will be on developing accuracy and
skills to use more complex sentences to express subtle nuances.
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 approximately 78 new Kanjis.
3. Students will be able to complete basic communicative tasks in different social
contexts such as going to a hospital, finding a part-time job, discussing holiday gifts,
inviting someone to go on a trip, etc.
4. Students will be also be able to talk about what they can/cannot do, what they did
during the holidays, what they plan to do, etc.
5. Students will be able to write short essays and letters on 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. Japan: Japan Times Publishing, 2003.
2. Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki II. Japan: Japan Times Publishing, 2011.
3. Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I Workbook. Japan: Japan Times Publishing,
2003.
4. Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki II Workbook. Japan: Japan Times
Publishing, 2011.
Audio:
1. Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I CD. Japan: Japan Times Publishing,
2003.
2.
Banno, Eri, Yutaka Ohno, Yoko Sakane, and Chikako Shinagawa. An Integrated
Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki II CD. Japan: Japan Times Publishing,
2011.
Course Work:
1. An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I
a. Conversation & Grammar Lesson 11-12
b. Reading & Writing Lesson 11-12
2. An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki I Workbook
a. Conversation & Grammar Lesson 11-12
b. Reading & Writing Lesson 11-12
3. An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki II
a. Conversation & Grammar Lesson 13-14
b. Reading & Writing Lesson 13-14
4. An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki II Workbook
a. Conversation & Grammar Lesson 13-14
b. Reading & Writing Lesson 13-14
Grading Evaluation:
Grading Scale
100 – 94
93 – 90
89 – 87
86 – 83
A
AB+
B
82 – 80
79 – 77
76 – 73
72 – 70
BC+
C
C-
69 – 67
66 – 63
62 – 60
59 & below
D+
D
DF
Grades:
Assignment
Quizzes
Chapter tests
Final exam
Class participation
Presentation
Final interview
10%
15%
30%
15%
10%
10%
10%
Class: Classes meet 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, please contact me as soon as possible
either by phone or e-mail.
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 (WA)
Writing assignment is posted on Blackboard. They are due on the following lesson.
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 chapters 11-14. There will be NO make-up
final exam.
Final interview:
This is a one-on-one interview with Sensei. In the first half of the interview, Sensei will ask
you questions and you will answer. In the second half of the interview, Sensei will give you
written directions for questions and you will come up with questions and ask Sensei. All
questions and answers are given and we will practice them at the end of each lesson. We will
do this practice on the day of 話す練習. Please remember if you miss your interview day,
you will not be able to make it up!
Presentation:
You will have an individual presentation. The topic of the presentation is “私.” You will make
an original memorized speech for 4 minutes that must include at least 13 out of 22 new
grammar concepts from Lesson 11-14. The word requirement is between 700 and 750 words.
You also have to prepare a maximum of 10 slides without any words as visual aids. It is
important to remember that you MUST have Sensei or a tutor review and approve your
speech by April 15th before you memorize it. Failing to do so will result in zero points for
this presentation. When you send me your speech by e-mail, please use “Microsoft Word”
and underline all grammar points you used. Please remember if you miss your presentation
day, you will not be able to make it up!
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Note: you must make an appointment with Sensei or a tutor to check your
presentation before hand.
Resources (Self study):
Genki online
http://genki.japantimes.co.jp/self_en
Usagi-chan’s Genki resource page
http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/sheaa/projects/genki/kanji_main.html
Attention:
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Check the class schedule on the syllabus before coming to the class. Be
ready for each class.
No cheating and plagiarizing. Cheating/Plagiarizing will lead to failure on
the test/assignment.
Keep your appointments with instructors. Be punctual. If you cannot show
up at the scheduled time or must reschedule, call beforehand. If for some
reason, you could not call in advance call afterward, as soon as you can.
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Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! You learn the best when you make
mistakes. Others can learn from your mistakes, too. Don’t be afraid of making
mistakes.
*Disability Statement: Students with documented special learning needs may
want to inform the instructor.
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. At home, go over your notes,
handouts, and the textbook and do the homework assignment. Then, check the schedule of the
next class and read the textbook briefly. You will not learn much if you come to class without
preparation. I urge you to come see me immediately when you are having problems. Enjoy
learning Japanese! Ganbatte!
Note: Professor reserves the right to modify syllabus as necessary.
Class schedule
WE
EK
DATE
1
1/12
1/14
1/16
1/19
Introduction
Lesson 11 単語
Grammar 1, 漢字
1/21
1/23
1/26
1/28
Grammar 2
Grammar 3
Grammar 4
pp.263-264, pp.344
101
102
103
146, 105
1/30
2/2
2/4
2/6
2/9
2/11
2/13
話す練習
Lesson 11 Test
Lesson 12 単語、
Grammar 1, 漢字
Grammar 2
Grammar 3
Grammar 4
104
216
2/18
2/20
2/23
Grammar 5
Grammar 6
pp. 284-286, pp.349
話す練習
110
111
113, 148
112
2
3
4
5
6
7
CLASS SCHEDULE
HOMEWORK
Workbook WA
QUIZ
100, 145
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No
Class)
106, 147
107
108
109
WA1
WA2
WA3
単語
Short form
past verbs
漢字
単語
WA1
Short form
present negative
& past verbs
WA2
WA3
漢字
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
2/25
2/27
3/2
Lesson 12 Test
Lesson 13 単語
Grammar 1, 漢字
3/4
3/6
Grammar 2
Grammar 3
3/9-3/1
3
3/16
3/18
3/20
3/23
3/25
3/27
3/30
4/1
4/3
4/6
4/8
4/10
Spring Break
Grammar 4
Grammar 5,6
pp.47-48, pp.279-280
話す練習
Lesson 13 Test
Lesson 14 単語
Grammar 1
Grammar 2, 漢字
Grammar 3
Grammar 4
Grammar 5, pp.72
pp.286-287, 話す練習
4/13
4/15
Lesson 14 Test
Final Interview
4/17
4/20
4/22
4/24
4/27
5/1
Final Interview
Presentation (Group 1)
Presentation (Group 1)
Presentation (Group 2)
No Class This Week
Final Exam 7:30am-9:30am
GC278B
11, 12, 13
109
14
15
16
17,18
20,110
19
21
22,111
23
24
25,27,112
26
WA1
単語
Potential
verbs
WA2
て form
WA3
漢字
WA1
WA2
WA3
Final presentation must be
approved by this day
単語
単語
漢字