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GREEN SHEET / COURSE SYLLABUS
Semester: FALL 2011
Class, section & code: JAPANESE
LINGUISTICS (JPN 110-01) 40565
Units/ Contact hours: 3/ 45 hours
Instructor: Dr.
Shimazu, Department
of World Languages & Literatures, SJSU
Days & Time Taught (Room): T R, 1:30-2:45p (BBC 128)
Office hours: TWR,
10:30-11:45a and by
appointment.
Office: Clark Bldg 410P, phone 408-924-4625
Email: ymshimazu@gmail.com
Website: http://sjsu.edu/faculty/y.shimazu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course
will provide an overview of the grammatical
properties of the Japanese language. The class will examine
Japanese
phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax. The class is
intended for students, studying Japanese and/or linguistics, who
would like to increase their understanding of the Japanese language.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the semester, the student should be able to: be aware of
phonological and structural features of the Japanese language, and
have a clear understanding of the language.
TEXTBOOKS / INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1. REQUIRED
a) Tsujimura, N. (2007). An introduction to
Japanese linguistics, Cambridge, MA: Blackwell.
b) handouts
prepared by
the instructor.
2. RECOMMENDED
a) Find information on Japan, http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/japanese.html,
http://www.stonebridge.com
(books, dictionaries), http://www.japan-guide.com,
etc.
b) Kuno, S. (1973). The
structure of the Japanese language.
MA: The MIT Press.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Do the reading
assignments (textbook and handouts).
2. Take quizzes,
1 midterm exam, and 1 final exam.
3.
ATTEND CLASS regularly (T &
R 1:30-2:45 p.m.). Attendance rate of 80% or higher
expected.
*Assignment due dates may be subject to change with fair notice.
GRADING
1.
Quizzes......................................................................................30%
2. Final exam (Wednesday, 12/14/11,
12:15-2:30p)....................50%
3. Participation &
Homework.......................................................
20%
4. Student presentation of his or her interest
...........................
extra credit
GRADING
SCALE ► A 95-100% A-
90-94% B+ 85-89% B 80-84% B- 75-79% C+
70-74% C 65-69%
C- 60-64% D+ 55-59% D
50-54% D- 45-49% F Below 45%
PROCEDURES
1.
For each class, the instructor will lecture (40-50
minutes), then the class will discuss (10-20 minutes) the
topic(s)
pertaining to the lecture.
2. In
class, the instructor will not
present
each and every part of the textbook. He will only present the
important and relevant portions of Japanese linguistics from the
textbook. Thus, you must do the assigned
readings strictly and diligently for each class.
3. The
student presentations may be done in order to increase the
effectiveness of what we have studied in class (if time permits).
PLEASE NOTE
Preparation and review at home (reading) and participation in class
discussion are essential to learn what is presented in the
course. It is most important that you come to class regularly
and participate in all class activities. Please also be on time
for class. 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 (bottled water OK), no chewing gum, no cell phones, no iPod,
iPhone, iPad, and no
Anime/manga in the
classroom.
POLICY ON FINAL EXAM
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.
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 (see http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S05-14.htm).
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.
Individuals who need extra help, feel free to see me. Questions are
always welcome!
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