JPN 313/512 Syllabus
Thompson Spring 2006 [3/27/06]
JPN 313: Advanced Japanese
JPN313 A01 (Call#04248), JPN532 A01 (Call# 04260)
インストラクター: クリストファー・トムソン (Christopher S. Thompson) thompsoc@ohio.edu
* Dr. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Linguistics Department
Office: 351 Gordy Hall, Office Hours: 12-01pm (M/Tu/Th/F), 2-3pm (W) or by appointment
Department of Linguistics (Gordy 383; 740-593-4564)
プログラム コーディネーター: Oshita, Hiroyuki (oshita@ohiou.edu) Ph.D., Associate Professor
Office: 373 Gordy Hall (740-593-4570)
授業時間: 1:10 – 2:00 pm (M/Tu/Th/F), Gordy Hall 301
Prerequisite: JPN311, 312 or permission of the program instructor (courses can be taken out of sequence)
OU 日本語プログラム ホームページ:
http://www.cats.ohiou.edu/japanese/OUJPHP.HTM
コースの目的 Course objectives: This course is the third of a three-quarter sequence of Third-year
Japanese (JPN311, 312, and 313). The course will cover Lesson 5 and 6 of An Integrated Approach to
intermediate Japanese (Refer to COURSE MATERIALS) as well as other materials. This course aims
to develop culturally appropriate communication skills in both spoken and written Japanese and
integrative language skills in the following aspects.
(1) Listening and Speaking
a) To introduce oneself and others properly.
b) To understand the video materials presented in class.
b) To discuss the topics given in the reading passages.
c) To interview Japanese people to obtain information about Japanese life and
present the findings orally.
d) To choose a topic of your interest, collect data, and present the findings orally.
(2) Reading
a) To read passages in order to obtain the main idea presented in the passage.
b) To comprehend kanji characters introduced during the quarter.
(3) Writing
a) To write short essays on the topics given in class.
b) To research a topic and write a report on it.(Final Research Project)
教科書:
Required Textbooks (Japanese 311-313, Available in the bookstores)
Miura, A. & N. McGloin (1994). An integrated approach to intermediate
Japanese 中級の日本語. Tokyo: Japan Times.
Kano, C. (1991). Basic kanji book volume 1. Tokyo: Bonjinsha. (recommended)
References
Japanese-English Dictionary or its equivalent. (Japan Foundation)
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A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. (The Japan Times)
Recommended Materials:
Kano, C. (1991). Basic kanji book volume 1. Tokyo: Bonjinsha.
English Grammar for Students of Japanese. The Olivia and Hill Press.
The Modern English-Nihongo Dictionary. Kodansha.
Kodansha's Compact Kanji Guide. Kodansha.
Resources:
Alex server: Audio files for the main textbook and other audio-visual materials
are available in ALEX server. All computers in the language lab (Gordy Hall) and the computer
labs are able to access ALEX through the shortcut icon on the desktop. If you cannot find the
icon, ask the lab assistants.
Japanese program homepage: http://www.cats.ohiou.edu/japanese/OUJPHP.HTM
Books etc.: (1) Chubu Collection Section: the first floor of Alden Library. Books, dictionaries,
magazines, newspapers, etc. written on Japan and the Japanese (both in English and Japanese)
are available. (2) Photo magazines: in the lounge area outside Gordy 383.
Learning Activities:
* Course content will be modified as circumstances warrant.
□ 会話 Analysis:
Each lesson contains three units of conversation. You are expected to listen to the target
conversation before the class, check the vocabulary and Kanji, and read grammar notes related
to the conversation. Try to understand the content of the conversation and the function/purpose
of each utterance. In class, we will discuss what kind of language we should use in the given
situation and have close look at the organization of the conversation. If you find anything that
you cannot understand, bring your questions to class. We will discuss them together.
□ Act Out （Dialogue practices）:
In Act Out sessions, you are expected to play a certain role according to the situation that the
instructor gives. The conversation will be based on the assigned dialogues. Therefore, before the
class listening to and practicing the assigned dialogues are crucial. Make sure that you
understand the setting of the conversation. Spend time until you memorize the conversation and
become able to produce it very naturally in speed, pronunciation, intonation, etc.
□ 文法練習（Grammar exercises）:
You will engage in various activities to use the target grammar structure in class. Before the
class, you are expected to complete the assigned grammar exercises in the textbook. Make sure
you can read complete sentences including kanji and understand what they mean.
□ Dialogue Presentation:
After practicing each dialogue, you and your partner will create a short dialogue using the
assigned expressions and perform in front of the class.
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□ 聞き取り練習（Listening exercises）:
Each lesson contains a listening exercise. You are expected to listen to the assigned exercise and
answer questions in the textbook. Write down the answers and submit it on the due date. In
class, the instructor gives you similar conversation to improve your listening skill.
□ Reading Activities:
Each lesson contains a 読み物. Before the class, you are expected to read the assigned part of
reading. Not only just reading, but also understanding of the content and what the writer wants
to tell the audience is important.
□ Rapid Reading
Each lesson contains one article for rapid reading. In class, you will read this without any
preparation, but using several strategies for reading. The instructor will give you additional
reading so that you can apply the strategies which you have learned in class.
□ Kanji Assignments
You will complete 8 Kanji assignments during this quarter. You are expected to submit the
kanji worksheet given by the instructor.
□ Writing assignment
There will be several writing tasks assigned by the instructor.
□ Small Oral Report
You are required to prepare two 5-10 minutes oral reports to discuss Japanese given topics.
□ Final Project [Story book]
You will choose a picture book for Japanese kids from among choices provided to you in class.
You are then expected to translate all the script into English using appropriate expressions for kids.
□
□ Final Project Presentation
Based on the book you chose, you will prepare a 15 minute oral report to talk the story of your
book, allowing 5 minutes for questions. Prepare a summary/vocabulary handout for each
member of the class.
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□ QUIZZES & TESTS
Vocabulary quizzes: Six vocabulary quizzes will be given.
Kanji quizzes: Six Kanji quizzes will be given. Kanji in quizzes are from each conversation in the
textbook. The instructor will give you a sheet for practicing important Kanji in each lesson.
Lesson tests: Two lesson tests will be given after completing each lesson.
Speak Test: Speak Test is conducted to evaluate the development of your oral skills (listening and
speaking). It will consist of free conversation based on the given topic and a role play.
Final examination: The final examination is scheduled on Monday, March 14 at 8am at Gordy 311.
Grading criteria:
*Point distribution will be modified according to changes in course content.
Attendance (120)
Daily attendance/performance
Assignment (160)
Kanji/Vocab & Grammar assignment
Listening/reading assignment
Writing (160)
Speech Contest Composition
Other writing tasks
Project paper
Oral presentation (240)
Dialogue presentation
Short oral report
Project presentation
Oral interview
Test (320)
Kanji/Vocabulary Quizzes
Lesson Test
Final Exam
Extra credits on tests (15)
Extra credits [dictation]
3pt*40
120
8pt*16
4pt*8
128
32
10pt*3
30
30
100
25pt*4
20pt*2
100
40
50
50
10pt*12
50pt *2
120
100
100
15
10
1,000 points (extra 25)
5+5+10
5+5
TOTAL
Grade scale: A (100-95.0%), A-(94.9-90.0), B+(89.9-85.0), B(84.9-80.0), B-(79.9-75.0),
C+(74.9-70.0), C(69.9-65.0), C-(64.9-60.0), D+ (59.9-55.0), D(54.9-50.0)
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Important Notes:
(1) Attending class regularly is extremely important; however, you are allowed to miss
three sessions without any penalty. Following this, the second absence which has no
official excuse (totally five absences from the beginning) will lower your letter grade.
(2) Spend at least one hour (preferably two hours) for preparing for the class and doing
assignments.
(3) No late assignments and homework will be accepted. Even if the instructor accepts it, you
cannot expect to obtain full points for the assignment.
(4) No make-up tests will be given unless arranged for in advance with the instructor. Students
must have an official reason.
(5) No “incomplete” will be given.
(6) An individual conference will be held after Lessen 1 Test.
(7) NO ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT IS TOLERATED. Any kind of academic dishonesty will
result in an F for the course and the student(s) will be referred to University Judiciaries.
In terms of writing assignment, you are expected to write them completely by yourself for
your study. You should not ask native speakers to help you although you can consult
dictionaries, books, and other Internet resources. (Using translation software is not
recommended.) In terms of the final project of the story book, the first draft should be done
completely by yourself. After submitting the first draft to the instructor and get feedbacks,
you can ask for native speakers’ help.
Disability Services :
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are
encouraged to contact The Office for Institutional Equity, 101 Crewson House, 593-2620, as
soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. If
you are registered, please talk to the instructor.
Final Exam: The Final Exam is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th, at 10”10am.