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GREEN SHEET / COURSE SYLLABUS (GE Area C2: LETTERS)
Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . SPRING
2010
Course, section & code . .
. . . . . . . . . INTERMEDIATE
JAPANESE, JPN 025B, 01
21625
Units / Contact hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/ 75 hours
Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr.
Shimazu, Department
of Foreign Languages, SJSU
Office hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TWR
10:30-11:45a and by appt
Days & Time Taught (classroom) . . . . MTWR 1:30-2:30p
(BBC120) FURLOUGH DAYS: Mon.2/15/10, Thu.5/6/10
(NO CLASSES)
Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clark
Bldg 410P,
Phone
408-924-4625
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ymshimazu@gmail.com
Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://sjsu.edu/faculty/y.shimazu
Prerequisite: Three semesters of fundamental Japanese
at
college
level or its equivalent.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1. Required:
a) Banno, E., et al. (1999). An
integrated
course in elementary Japanese GENKI, Workbook, and CD
(LL.19-23, Vol.2). Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Times.
b) Five 8.5 x 7 inch BLUEBOOKs for in-class writing exercises.
2. Recommended:
a) Young, J., & Nakajima-Okano, K. (1985). Learn Japanese
(Vol. 4). Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii Press.
b) International Internship Programs. (2001). Japan
at a glance. Tokyo: Kodansha International. [Available at SJ
Kinokuniya
Bookstore, Phone 408-252-1300]
c) Makino,S., & Tsutsui, M. (1986). A dictionary
of basic
Japanese grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times. [Available at
Kinokuniya
Bookstores]
d) Mizutani, O., & Mizutani, N. (1992, 1992). Nihongo notes
(Vols. 1 &
2).
e) Henshall, K. G. (1998). A
guide to remembering Japanese characters. Tokyo: Tuttle.
f) Access the Internet in the
Media Center (CL 208).
g) Find information on the Internet. http://www.stonebridge.com
(books, dictionaries), http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/japanese.html,
h) Practice on
the Web. http://japanese-phrases.sakura.ne.jp,
http://coelang.tufs.ac.jp/english/modules/en/dmod/index.html,
http://www.lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~mohso/kyozai98/KANJI/level-4/01.html,
http://webjapanese.com/kanji/index.html
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
GENERAL: (a) develop four Japanese language skills
(listening,
speaking, reading, and writing) in three modes of communication
(interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational), and (b) achieve
the
proficiency levels of
Intermedite-Mid and
Intermedite-High (ACTFL
Guidelines).
SPECIFIC: speak politely using honorific
verbs, understand
conversations in polite situations, and express gratitude (L. 19);
speak modestly using extra-modest
expressions, make requests and
proposals using humble expressions,
return and exchange merchandise,
ask for and give directions (L. 20); talk about bad experiences or
events using passive sentences,
describe things and situations, tell
people what you wish them to do (L. 21); talk about your
childhood using causative sentences,
express your opinions on education, ask for and give advice, give
orders (L. 22); talk about unpleasant experiences using
causative-passive sentences, explain about something you have
decided
to do, talk about memories, ask and explain how to do things the right
way (L. 23).
REQUIREMENTS
1. Take quizzes, tests, exams, and read
ONLINE Message Board every day and do the
assignments stated on the board.
2. Attend class regularly.
Attendance
rate 80% or higher required. Excessive absences (missing more
than
20% of class time) may be cause for repetition of the course.
3. One term paper: 1000+
characters or 2 pages (including kanji,
hiragana, katakana) and
must describe academically significant
aspects of Japanese culture, society, education, economy, or
politics. Best revised final version of your class composition must be
uploaded
onto our eBulletin board
to receive credit. Early papers would be credited at the rate of
one percent extra to the grade for each day early. Suggestion: Start
working on the paper earlier (Due date: last day of instruction).
4. Score 70% or higher (i.e., C or
higher) on the final exam.
*Assignment and/or quiz due dates may be subject to change with fair notice.
GRADINGPROCEDURES
One textbook lesson should be covered in 6 class sessions.
Students
are expected to study supplementary materials online (language,
traditional arts--paintings, martial arts, traditions, songs,
etc.) at
home
or in the Media Center, and listen to the lesson-related audio
tapes. The class, however, may be conducted
in
accordance
with the needs of the class within the COURSE OBJECTIVES. You will have
quizzes and homework assignments regularly in order to enhance
what
you have learned in class. Students are expected to read the grammar
explanations for each textbook lesson (and memorize new vocabulary
words) before coming to class. All students will upload
the final verson of their term paper onto our eBulletin
board.
FINAL EXAM POLICY
SJSU Policy requires that all courses hold a final examination (or
final project) during the final examination period. There are no
exceptions
to this without the approval of both the Chair of the Department and
the
Dean of the College. Exceptions are rarely granted except in the most
extreme
circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE
Writing assignments and the term paper are assessed in terms
of quantity, structural variety, and vocabulary. Regular class
attendance
and participation are essential for language learning. Please be on
time
for class. It is most important that you come to class regularly and
participate
in all class activities. The quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final
exam
will test comprehension of material in the textbook covered in the
class
sessions, class handouts and lectures. If you miss a quiz, you will
receive a zero (0) point
for the quiz. If you miss a class, it is your
responsibility to find out what was covered during the class. You are
responsible
for all material presented during the course. Special care however will
be given to students with disabilities.
No foods, no chewing gum, no cell phones, or iPod/iPhone in the
classroom.
Your progress is my main concern.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are not permitted to use old tests, quizzes when preparing
for exams. Violations to the Academic Integrity Policy undermine the
educational
process and will not be tolerated. It also demonstrates a lack of
respect for oneself, fellow students and the course instructor and can
ruin the university's reputation and the value of the degrees it
offers.
Violators of the Academic
Integrity Policy will be subject to failing
this
course and being reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs for
disciplinary
action which could result in suspension or expulsion from San Jose
State
University.
Individuals who need extra help, please feel free to see me.
Questions
are always welcome.
ADA
If you
need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or
if you
need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated,
please make
an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office
hours.
Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities
requesting accommodations must register with DRC to establish a record
of their
disability.
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