Syllabus
Fall 2021 Elementary Japanese 402 Syllabus
日本語Japanese 402 / Tanyi Zheng-Dobbs
Meetings: Tuesday & Thursday 火曜日と木曜日 4:30 pm–6:35 pm
Room: online (LEC - 17358)
E-mail: zhengt@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: 916-841-9028
Office Hour: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Basic Course Information
- Identifier: Japan 402
- Title: Elementary Japanese
- Units: 4 00
- Prerequisite: JAPAN 401 (Elementary Japanese) with a grade of "C" or better.
- Hours: 72 hours lecture, 144 hours out-of-class work, for a total of 216 student learning hours.
- Description: In this course, students continue building a solid base of vocabulary and idioms in Japanese. Grammar includes more complex subordinate phrases and clauses. In addition to hiragana, students gain proficiency in the katakana syllabary and learn approximately 50 additional Sino-Japanese characters. Applied linguistic concepts occur within the context of an integrated examination of Japanese cultural and historical reference, reflecting both homogeneous and heterogeneous elements. The study of Japanese within this fertile framework promotes a vital cultural awareness, lending itself to fruitful cross-cultural analysis.
Learning Outcomes and Objectives (SLO's)
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- read and write hiragana, katakana and kanji at an elementary level.
- recognize the structure of spoken Japanese including subordinate phrases and clauses.
- demonstrate elementary conversational skills and the ability to write short paragraphs.
- identify aspects of Japanese culture as they relate to the use of the Japanese language.
Evaluation and Assessment Methods
Are based on weekly quizzes, Zoom class performance, assignments, and the final examination (inclusive of kanji, vocabulary, idioms, grammar).
Quizzes, Test
Each chapter will contain quizzes and tests on vocabulary, kanji and grammar. Quizzes and tests will be given on Tuesdays or Thursdays and are due on Wednesdays or Fridays at 11:00 pm.
Homework, Assignments, Zoom Class Participation, Attendance, and Oral Performance
- Homework, Assignments
Homework will be posted on your Canvas. Please make sure to check your Canvas on a daily basis. You must submit all of your homework on time via Canvas. Late homework will result in the loss of two of the assignment’s points.
- Zoom Class Participation, Attendance
You will be graded on your Zoom Class performance and participation. To be successful in this class, you will need to login to your Zoom on a regular basis and interact in your Zoom Class. Logging in alone does not constitute attendance. To attend means to be interactive with the content, your classmates, and your instructor. Regular attendance is vital. If you miss more than four classes without providing proof of medical or other extenuating circumstances, you may be dropped from the class. You are expected to attend all Zoom classes and to be punctual. The last drop date of this course is the 16th of November. Here is SCC Withdrawal Policy
- Oral Performance
You are required to memorize model dialogues in each chapter, and perform them in our zoom class. The grading is the followings:
Points | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 points | Good use of target grammar, excellent fluency, intonation and social appropriateness. |
| 4 points | Clearly prepared and fair performance, but weak in minor areas. |
| 3-2 points | Lacks fluency, inappropriate use of the target grammar. |
| 1 point | Present but unprepared |
| 0 point | Absent, or no performance |
Final Exam (Including Skit presentation)
The Final Exam is the most important part of your grade. This exam will be comprehensive, including selected items from all chapters covered. Keep in mind that this test will emphasize Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, along with Kanji and Grammar.
Also at the end of this semester, you will create a 3 – 4 minute skit presentation with a partner utilizing the material covered in class.
Grade Overview
Here's the quick overview of the types of work you'll do and its corresponding value in the class.
Assignment Type | Final Grade Percentage |
|---|---|
| Quizzes; Tests | 30% |
| Homework | 30% |
| Zoom Class Participation; Attendance | 10% (counts to all your assignments) |
| Final Exam (including skit presentation) | 30% (including skit presentation 5%) |
- A: 100%～90%
- B: 89%～80%
- C: 79%～70%
- D: 69%～60%
- F: 59%～
Make-up Policy
Make-ups for quizzes will not be given. Make-ups for tests and final exam will be given only when there is a legitimate reason (e.g., medical or family emergencies). If you know that you will not be able to take them on the scheduled time, notify me within a day (with appropriate documentation).
Cheating
Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Cheating includes the following:
- Copying from someone else's tests or assignments.
- Submitting work that is not your own.
- Using the textbook or other material during a test.
- Consulting with someone during a test.
- Committing other acts that defraud or misrepresent.
You may learn more at SCC's Academic Integrity and Responsibility page.
Expectations and Study Guidelines
It is YOUR responsibility to practice new grammar, vocabulary, and kanji outside of our Zoom class as well as to review material learned previously. Reread the notes in your textbook each day. As you gain command of the material, you will discover points in the notes that you overlooked or that were unclear before. Review and memorize vocabulary EVERY DAY so that you can recall old and new words readily.
In learning languages, you must study in a consistent manner. You must prepare before the class and also review after the class and practice on a daily basis. Study each chapter as follows:
BEFORE CLASS
Go over grammar notes and vocabulary list and get ideas about what you will be learning in class.
AFTER CLASS
- Carefully review what you learned in class by reading grammar notes and example sentences.
- Memorize all the vocabulary and sentence patterns.
- Begin grammar exercises and writing activities in the textbook.
- Listen to dialogues and activities for the chapter. Do listening comprehension activities.
KANJI
Plan and make a specific habit of practicing Japanese writing. You should study Kanji every day (e.g. 5-6 かんじ characters every day), and you shouldn’t study ONLY for the tests. It is a lot easier this way.
Textbooks and Useful Websites
Required Textbooks
- Textbook: Eri Banno, et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Vol. 1 (w/audio) 3rd Edition (The Japan Times, 2020). Chapter 6 – 11.
- Workbook: Eri Banno, et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Vol. 1. (w/audio) 3rd Edition (The Japan Times, 2020). Chapter 6– 11.
Useful Websites
Online Self-Study Resources
- Genki Online
- Duolingo for practicing kana and kanji daily
Useful Grammar Book
- A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar by Seiichi Makino and Michio Tsutsui (The Japan Times)
Needed Technical Equipment
Since we'll have our class via Zoom , you'll need equipment that is necessary to succeed:
- Computer
- Mic/headset
- Webcam
If you need any tech help, please go to SCC Students Tech Support Desk
Attention: please add Japanese Language to your computer (and your mobile device), so you can practice Japanese writing on your keyboard.
About ConferZoom
As I mentioned in my Welcome message, I have provided a ConferZoom link in the Canvas; you can just simply click on the link to join your class meeting.
Important information
Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the Zoom app from the Zoom Download Center. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link.
You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom.
Below you will find a YouTube tutorial on:
How to join a class meeting via Zoom
DSPS Support Services
If you have a learning disability, physical disability, or any other special need, please let me know during my office hours and as soon as possible. You can expect confidentiality and cooperation regarding any circumstances and needs verified through SCC Disability Services.
Checking list for Starting JAPAN 402
The following are the learning outcomes in JAPN 401. Check if you can do all in a culturally appropriate manner in Japanese.
- Greet people in various settings (morning, noon, at night, formal, informal).
- Introduce yourself (name, year of schooling, major, age, likes & dislikes, etc.)
- Ask people their names, phone numbers and what they do.
- Buy things at a store.
- Order food at a restaurant (〜おねがいします／〜ください).
- Ask and answer how much things cost (いくらですか).
- Talk about your daily life and vacations (Time expressions, verbs, adverbs of frequency, adjectives, etc.)
- Invite people, and accept and/or decline the invitation (〜しませんか／〜しましょう／〜しましょうか) .
- Ask and describe where things are (〜があります／〜がいます, location words.)
- Describe past events and habitual actions (past forms of verbs and adjectives).
- Count small items, date/time, age, money, ticket, stamp, & page.
- Recognize, read, and write hiragana ひらがな (46).
- Recognize, read, and write katakana カタカナ (46).
- Recognize, read, and write kanji 漢字 (43) characters (a total of 131 kanji in Japanese 401 and 402).
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