UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPÍRITU SANTO
FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
JAPANESE DEPARTMENT
SYLLABUS
SUBJECT: JPN 205 (21) Intermediate JapaneseⅢ
HOURS: 19h25– 20h45
INSTRUCTOR: Kaori Ototake
SEMESTRE: INTENSIVE I 2006
CREDIT: 3
DAYS: MONDAY - THURSDAY
PREREQUISISTE: JPN 204
CLASSROOM: F-25
PRESENT HOURS: 42H
NON-PRESENT HOURS: 48H
1. DESCRIPTION
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE 3 – This is the fifth course of Japanese. In this course, students will develop the
skill in making the natural conversation. They will more eepression that is used in casual conversation. And
also, they are expected to get used to the conversation in natural speed.
In the realm of writing and reading, students will learn more kanjis. After finishing this course, they will
have learned more than 100 kanjis total.
2. METHODOLOGY
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Students will practice Japanese by activities that are done with visual aids by means of pair works,
imgining the real situation.
The grammar will be explained in English.
As a preview, students have to check new vocabulary in each lesson in the text and read the grammar
explanations that are learned on the day in advance.
As a review, students have to do some pages from the workbook at home. Sometimes, handouts are
given by the instructor.
NOTE:
 Students have to try to speak in Japanese, using the words, expressions, and grammar already learned
all the time in class. It affects participation points.
 It is preview and review that are the most important things for students to master what they learn on the
day. Failure to do these will easily lead to falling behind.
 Late homework will be accepted with penalty.
3. CONTAINTS OF THE COURSE
SESSION
UNITS/CONTAINTS
NON-PRESENT HOURS (90min.)
EVALUATION
Review the grammars in L1-L12
Review hiragana and katakana
Remember the words and
grammars in L1-L-12. Remember
and recognize all hiraganas and
katakanas.
Session 2
January, 10
Introduction
L1-L6 Review
R&W Review
Origami
L7-L9 Review
R&W Review
Origami
Review the grammars in L1-L12
Review learned kanjis
Session 3
January, 11
L10-L12 Review
R&W Review
Shuuji
Text: p.8-p. 9
Review learned kanjis
Remember the words and
grammars in L1-L-12. Remember
and recognize all hiraganas and
katakanas. Remember and
recognize all kanjis learned so far,
Remember the words and
grammars in L1-L-12. Remember
and recognize all hiraganas and
katakanas. Know how to write
pretty letters with a brush and
practic kanjis.
Session 1
January, 9
L1-L12 Review
R&W Review
Shuuji
Text: p.18- p.11
Review learned kanjis
Grammar L13-1
R&W L8-1
Text: p.11-p.13
Practice kanjis
Grammar L13-2
R&W L8-2
Text: p.13-p.14
Practice kanjis
Can manage how to give more than
2 reasons. Can correctly write the
kanjis.
Grammar L13-3
R&W L8-3
Text: p.14, p.289-p.290
Write the draft of the skit
Can manage ‘’そうです” sentence.
Can manage kanjis in R&W L8.
Grammar L13-4
VQ (L13)
Text: p.14-p.15
Write the draft of the skit
Can describe tentative actions.
Grammar L13-5
R&W L8-4
Text: p.15-p.16, p.290-p.291
Write the draft of the skit
Can manage the sentenses with
“なら”. Can manage the kanjis in
R&W L8.
Grammar L13-6
R&W L8-4
Text: p.6-p.7, p.30-p.31
Practice kanjis
Can describe the frequency per a
certain period. Can correctly write
the kanjis .
L13 Review & Dialogue
Text: p.30-p.33
Understand the dialogue. Can
manage the kanjis in R&W L8.
Review for the Exam
Grammar L14-1
Study for the exam
Can manage all grammar in L7.
Can manage ほしい sentence ( first
person).
Midterm Exam
(Oral) (Written)
Text: p.30-p.33, p.49
Practice for the skit
Session 14
January, 31
Exam Revision
Grammar L14-1
R&W L9-2
Session 15
February, 1
Grammar L14-2
Counters (p.49)
R&W L9-3
Review the contents of the exam
Text: p.33-p.34, p.49
Practice Kanjis
Practice for the skit
Text: p.34-p.35, p.294-p.296
Practice for the skit
Managing the grammar learned so
far and make the conversation with
the instructor and answer the
questions in exam.
Review the exam and correct
mistakes. Can manage ほしい
sentences (third person). Can
correctly write the kanjis.
Can describe the possibility. Know
some counters. Can manage the
kanjis in R&W L9.
Session 4
January, 12
Session 5
January, 16
Session 6
January,17
Session 7
January, 18
Session 8
January, 19
Session 9
January, 23
Session 10
January, 24
Session 11
January, 25
Session 12
January, 26
Session 13
January, 30
Session 16
February, 2
Session 17
February. 6
Session 18
February, 7
Session 19
February, 8
Remember the words and
grammars in L1-L-12. Remember
and recognize all hiraganas and
katakanas. Know how to write
pretty letters with a brush and
practic kanjis.
Know the potential form and can
manage it. Can correctly write the
kanjis.
*Hand in the draft
Grammar L14-3
R&W L9-4
Text: p.34-p.35, p.296-p.297
Practice for the skit
Can manage あげる(give) もらう
(receive) sentenses. Can manage
the kanjis in R&W L9.
Grammar L14-3
VQ (L14)
Text: p.36
Practice Kanjis
Can manage くれる(give to me)
sentence.
Grammar L14-4
Skit
Text: p.36-p.37
Grammar L14-5
Counters
R&W L10-1
Text: p.28-p.29, p.52-p53
Practice kanjis
Can manage how to give advice or
recommendation. Can create a
story in Japanese and memorize
the lines.
Can manage the sentences with
counters. Can manage も or しか
with numbers. Can correctly write
the kanjis.
L14 Review & Dialogue
Text: p.52-p.55
Practice kanjis
Understand the dialogue.
Grammar L15-1
R&W L10-2
Text: p.55
Practice kanjis
Can manage the volitional form.
Can correctly write the kanjis.
Grammar L15-2
VQ (L15)
R&W L10-3
Grammar L15-3
R&w L10-4
Text p.56-p.57, p.300-p.303
Can describe actions performed in
advance. Can manage the kanjis
in R&W L10.
Text: p.50-p.51, p. 302-p.303
Practice kanjis in R&W L5, L6
Can qualify nouns by sentences.
Can manage the kanjis in R&W
L10.
L15 Review & Dialogue
Review the grammars in L14, L15
Practice kanjis in R&W L8, L10
Understand the dialogue.
Review for the exam
Study for the exam
Can manage all grammars in this
course.
Final Exam
(Oral) (Written)
Review all
Managing ghe grammar in this
course, can make the conversation
with the instructor and answer the
questions in the exam.
Session 20
February, 9
Session 21
February, 13
Session 22
February, 14
Session 23
February, 15
Session 24
February, 16
Session 25
February, 20
Session 26
February, 21
4. EVALUATION
 Vocabulary Quizzes (VQ) Hiragana, Katakana Quizzes
 Attendance/ Participation
 Homework
 Examination( Oral/ Written)
15 pts.
15 pts.
20 pts.
50 pts.
100 pts.
5. BOOKS IN THE COURSE
1. GenkiⅡ, The Japan Times (L13 – L15) p.6 – p.69
2. GenkiⅡ Workbook, The Japan Times (L13 – L15) p.11 – p.32
6. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Minna no Nihongo (Español) 1/ 2 (kana/ roma-ji), 3Acorporation, (1999)
2. Hajime no Ippo (Español) – Los primeros Pasos del Japones (Español) -, 3Acorporation, (1999)
3. Japanese for Busy People 1/ 2/ 3 (kana/ roma-ji), Assosiation for Japanese Language Teaching,
(1995/ 1996)
4. Japanese for Young People 1/ 2/ 3, Assosiation for Japanese Language Teaching, (1999/ 2000)
5. Nakama 1/ 2, Seiichi Makino, Houghton Mufflin College Div, (1998/ 1999)
6. All About Particles, Naoko Chino, Kodansha Amer Inc, (2002)
7. Making Sense of Japanese, Jay Rubin, Kodansha Amer Inc, (2002)
8. The Kodansha English – English Dictionary, Shiego Kawamoto, Kodansha Amer Inc, (1985)
9. Kodansha Japanese – English Dictionary, Edmund Wikes, French & European Pubns, (1985)
10. Kanji Isn’t That Hard!, Yoshiaki Takebe, ALC Press, (1993)
WEB SITES
1. Japanese Language Learning Tools on Web www.sabotenweb.com/bookmarks/language.html
2. japan-guide.com http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e621.html
3. the Japanese page.com http://www.thejapanesepage.com/news.php
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The Kanji Site www.kanjisite.com
Kanji for Tatoos http://japanese.about.com
Kanji Clinic http://www.kanjiclinic.com
Kanji Learn www2.gol.com
7. INSTRUCTOR’S DATE
Name:
Kaori Ototake
Qualifications: Japanese Teaching Certification
[BA in English, Minored in Japanese teaching and English teaching]
Test of Japanese Teaching Competence (2003)
E- Mail: kototake@uees.edu.ec