Course Syllabus SMC NIHONGO1 F15 SMC J1 Syllabus

Santa Monica College Fall 2015

Japanese 1‐Elementary Japanese 1‐5 units (#4277)

Instructor: Yoshiko Takase Owens

Class Day & Time: T & Th: 7:30 p.m. ~ 9:55 p.m. Classroom: MC16

Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 6:50 p.m. ~ 7:25 p.m. on T&Th

COURSE DESCRIPTION and OBJECTIVE:

This course is intended for students with little or no Japanese background. In this course, the first 5 chapters (Lessons 1-5) of the textbook will be covered, and Japanese alphabetical systems (hiragana and katakana‐46 letters in each set) and approximately 40 kanji (Chinese characters) will be introduced. The main objective of this course is for you to build the basic communicative and grammatical

proficiency and to become able to employ the language skills in real life. To achieve the goals, a variety of class activities will be offered. Correct sentence structure, pronunciation and intonation as well as appropriate cultural manners will be emphasized.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs):

1. Students are able to comprehend and use fundamental sentence patterns to carry out simple conversations in the present/future and paste tenses.

2. Students are able to read and write three alphabetical systems: hiragana, katakana and a selected number of kanji that are appropriate for the level and to understand the content of texts written in them.

3. Students are expected to be aware of cultural aspects.

Students completing this course will be able to

• communicate in situations involving greetings, day & time, basic shopping and directions

• introduce oneself and others

• speak about one’s family, daily life, childhood, likes and dislikes

• understand speech at natural speed that uses present or past verbs, adjectives or noun predicate patterns

• rapidly read and write all the hiragana and katakana symbols and to comprehend the content of the text written in both hiragana and katakana with some basic kanji

COURSE MATERIALS:

Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese [Second Edition] by Eri Banno et al, The Japan Times (Textbook: ISBN978-4-7890-1440-3 Workbook: ISBN978-4-7890-1441-0)

NOTE: A hard copy (printed) textbook is required;

PDF copies of the textbook pages on your electronic device are NOT allowed.

GRADING:

1. Class Engagement & Commitment 2pts x 30 = 60

2. Work assignments 20pts x 5 = 100

3. Language Lab assignments 10pts x 5 = 50 4. Hiragana & Katakana tests 50pts x 2 = 100 5. Vocabulary quizzes 20pts x 5 = 100

6. Essays 20pts x 2 = 40

7. Chapter tests 80pts x 4 = 320

8. Oral tests Video skits

20pts x 2 = 40 20pts x 3 = 60

9. Final exam (written) 130

Total Semester Points Possible 1000pts

PERCENTAGE & POINTS TO LETTR GRADE CORRESPONDENCE:

A (Credit) 90% to 100% 900-1000pts B (Credit) 80% to 89% 800-899.9pts C (Credit) 70% to 79% 700-799.9pts D (No Credit) 60% to 69% 600-699.9pts F (No Credit) Below 60% Below 599.9pts

CLASS PREPARATIONS and ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Commitment & Class Engagement

Learning a foreign language requires a lot of practice, so in this course you are expected to do a lot of pairwork and to actively participate in class discussion. Your class engagement is assessed daily and scores will be determined by how actively and seriously you participate in class. Please note that class engagement involves more than merely sitting in class; asking a question, speaking in Japanese as much as possible, making eye contact, working with different classmates, etc. are essential to succeed in the course.

[1] Read the textbook, do the workbook, and self-correct your work daily

[2] Arrive 5-10 minutes before the class begins and review hiragana/katakana/kanji [3] Participate ACTIVELY in class. Use Japanese in class.

[4] Don’t be shy! Don’t hesitate to ask questions. (Nothing is wrong with making mistakes.)

Class will be conducted assuming that students have reviewed the previous class and have done the corresponding workbook pages up to the date. This course encourages you to study at home for at least 1 hour every day.

Arriving late or leaving early is disruptive to the entire class; two late arrivals or early departures will be counted as one absence. 3 absences will result in your final grade being lowered by one letter grade.

It is your responsibility to catch up with any materials you missed during your absence. Get your classmate’s phone number and ask him/her to save the handouts and/or information given in the class you missed.

2. Workbook Assignments

You are expected to read the textbook as assigned and do the corresponding workbook pages everyday. Be sure to check every item (everything you wrote) on each page and self-correct your work (if

necessary) with the answer keys daily. Answer keys for the workbook assignments will be posted on our class website: https://sites.google.com/site/smcnihongo1/ Use a different color pen (red, blue, etc. but not black) when correcting your work, so that you can easily see your mistakes when you study before the test. (This allows you to study more effectively; you’ll know what you should focus on!) Completing the workbook in daily increments will lead to a better retention of what you learn. Avoid doing a whole chapter at once, because that does not help you learn anything.

 Note that everyday preparation saves your time for review and you feel good in class!

You will submit your workbook assignments on the date indicated in the class schedule. Your work will be graded based on how seriously you take this assignment:

+ 20 points: excellent job with thorough self-correction (using a different color pen)

 15 points: complete, but average or with no self-correction using a different color pen

− 1-14 points: incomplete, not serious

Your workbook assignment that is not checked with a different color pen, even if it is complete, will result in a C. Late homework will NOT be accepted. You must place your workbook pages stapled together on the instructor’s desk before the class begins. (You will rip off the assigned pages from the workbook. If you don’t want to rip off your workbook pages, you can use photocopied pages.) Please put your workbook pages in order by page number and staple them at the LEFT top. An unstapled submission will result in a reduction of 2 points! Assignments that are turned in without class attendance will result in a reduction of 10 points. Homework assignments done during class will receive NO credit. Writing only the answers on separate sheets of paper will NOT be accepted.

3. Video Skits

In a group of 3 or 4, write a script for skits focusing on new grammar patterns introduced in the recent chapter. Then, memorize the script and practice your skits until you become able to speak fluently. Grammar accuracy is a big part of your score! After your group practiced speaking, film your skits (on campus, etc.), make a short video and upload it to your YouTube account. Submit the link through

Moodle, so that the class can watch your video!

Each student must have at least 5 lines. Greetings, Hai (= Yes), Iie (= No), A~ soo desu ka (= Is that so? Really?), etc. are not counted as one line. It is required that everyone in your group will appear in the video. (If you don’t appear in the video, your performance cannot be graded, and therefore you will receive no points.) Use only vocabulary and grammar that we have learned so far. You are NOT allowed to use any vocabulary and grammar that have not been introduced in this course, because if you use them, your classmates will not be able to understand your skit.

4. Short Essay

There will be short essay assignments. Topics and details will be announced in class.

5. Lab Assignments

One hour Lab work per week (a minimum of 15 hours) is required. Please go to the language lab (D219) and complete the Lab work assigned for each week. There are a variety of activities (grammar, conjugation exercises, listening comprehension exercises, videos, kanji/vocabulary practice, etc.) that help you master what you are currently learning in class. For details, see “Lab Assignments” on our Google site: https://sites.google.com/site/smcnihongo1/lab-assignments

The Lab work is essential in order to improve your listening proficiency, which will prepare you to do well in class and on the tests. The instructor will periodically review a report on your Lab work (how many hours you have done, when, etc.) and 10 points will be given on each due date if you have completed the total required lab hours by the day indicated on the schedule.

6. Quizzes and Exams

There will be 5 vocabulary quizzes, 1 hiragana test, 1 katakana test, and a chapter test after each chapter. All tests are cumulative. There will be 2 oral tests. A guide for oral tests will be distributed in class.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty (plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, cheating, etc.) will not be tolerated. A student who has violated the academic integrity will be penalized and a permanent record of the violation will be kept on the student’s record. No second chance will be given. It is students’ responsibilities to read the Code of Academic Conduct, Honor Code, and Rules of Student Conduct. For the detailed explanation on academic honesty policy, please visit

http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/StudentJudicialAffairs/Pages/What-you-should-know.aspx to download full text.

NO MAKE-UP POLICY:

No make-up will be given for vocabulary quizzes, hiragana/katakana quizzes, chapter tests and oral tests except for medical emergencies accompanied by an official documentation from an appropriate healthcare professional or for legitimate reasons as defined under college policy (such as jury duty).

*If you anticipate a legitimate absence on the date of a quiz/test, you MUST notify the instructor and request a make-up IN ADVANCE, not afterwards. Also, please be advised that any make-up test scores will result in a 10% automatic deduction.

*** NO MAKE UP WILL BE GIVEN FOR ORAL TESTS & THE FINAL EXAM. ***

You MUST take oral tests/final exam on the scheduled day, not before/after the day. Please make your winter plans carefully. Leaving for your hometown or home country before the final exam, for example, will not be an acceptable excuse.

CLASSROOM PLEDGE:

Japanese culture emphasizes concern for others. Please be respectful of the classroom environment and refrain from behavior that might be disturbing or distracting.

1. Cell phone Please turn off your cell phone. The use of any electronic device (e.g., cell phones, iPad, iPod, laptop computers, etc.) during class is strictly prohibited.

**NO PHONE ON THE DESK/ON YOUR LAP DURING CLASS** You must place your phone in your bag, backpack, etc. If you check text messages/emails, if your phone rings, and/or if you use your phone during class (= when the instructor sees your phone), you will be penalized by a deduction of 5 points each time you use it.

★You don’t need your phone to learn Japanese in class.★

2. Food Eating candy, food, etc. and chewing gum are NOT allowed during class.

E-MAIL COMMUNICATION:

Please note that the college is only going to communicate with you through your SMC email address ([email protected]). Please check your SMC email account regularly, so that you will not miss important announcements.

GRADE LOGS:

Please keep track of your daily scores on the class schedule/grade logs, so that you can tell how you are doing in the class at all times. A progress report will be made after Chapter 3 Test. Make sure that your total is correct.

USEFUL WEBSITES:

- Genki-Self study (Recommended!) http://genki.japantimes.co.jp/self/self.en.html (Kana practice, Vocabulary & Grammar flashcards from the textbook)

- Real Kana (Recommended!) http://www.realkana.com/

- Kanji Learning Using Animations http://www.sp.cis.iwate-u.ac.jp/icampus/u/upod.jsp (Kanji Animations, Dictionary Search Using Kanji Hand-writing Recognition)

- Anki (Free flashcards) http://ichi2.net/anki/index.html (Search “Genki I Vocab Master Deck”  Recommended!)

- Denshi Jisho (Online dictionary) http://jisho.org/

クラス スケジ

ール & GRADE LOGS

DATE DAY LESSON IN CLASS ** AFTER CLASS **

R: Read the Book WB: Do the workbook

ASSIGNMENTS DUES

(to submit)

Sep. 1 T Greetings L. 1

Introduction & Hiragana R: p. 35-36

WB: p. 11-12, 117 ★ For L.1, USE Roma-ji (Roman Alphabets).

3 Th L. 1 R: p. 42-47

WB: p. 13-14, 118 8 T L. 1 L.1 Vocab quiz (p.40-41) WB: p. 15-16, 119

10 Th L. 1 WB: p. 17-18, 120 Lab (2 hrs)

15 T L. 1 Oral Test #1 WB: p. 19, 121-123

17 Th L. 2 Greetings & L.1 Test R: p. 62-68, p. 69 WB p. 11-19

No need to submit p.117- 123. (Self-correct; Stapled)

22 T L. 2 L.2 Vocab quiz (p.60-61) WB: p. 20, 124

24 Th L. 2 WB: p. 21 Lab (4 hrs)

29 T L. 2 Hiragana Test WB: p. 22, 125

Oct. 1 Th L. 2 WB: p. 23-24, 126 Video skit on L.2

(Due by 7:00 p.m.)

6 T L. 2 WB: p. 25-26, 127-128

8 Th L. 3 L.2 Test R: p. 88-94

WB: p. 27-28

WB p. 20-26

(Self-correct; Stapled) 13 T L. 3 L.3 Vocab quiz (p.86-87) WB: p. 29-30

15 Th L. 3 Katakana Test WB: p. 31-32

20 T L. 3 WB: p. 33-34, 129 Short Essay #1

22 Th L. 3 WB: p. 35, 130 Video skit on L.3

27 T L. 4 L. 3 Test (Study p. 301) R: p. 107-113, p. 127 WB: p. 36

WB p.27-35, 129-130 (Self-correct; Stapled) 29 Th L. 4 L.4 Vocab quiz (p.104-6) WB: p. 37-38 Lab (9 hrs)

Nov. 3 T L. 4 WB: p. 39-40

5 Th L. 4 WB: p. 41-42, 131

10 T L. 4 WB: p. 43-44, 132

12 Th L. 5 L.4 Test (Study p. 127) R: p. 132-136 WB p.36-44, 131-132 (Self-correct; Stapled) 17 T L. 5 L.5 Vocab quiz (p.130-1) WB: p. 45

19 Th L. 5 WB: p. 46 Lab (12 hrs)

24 T L. 5 WB: p. 47-48 Video skit on L.4 & 5

26 Th No class Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 1 T L. 5 WB: p. 49-50, 133 Short Essay #2

3 Th L. 5 WB: p. 51, 134

8 T Final Oral Test WB: p. 52-53

10 Th Review WB: p. 52-53 Lab (15 hrs)

Final Exam: Tuesday, December 15 (6:45 p.m. ~ 9:45 p.m.) WB p.45-53, 133-134 (Self-correct; Stapled)

*Lab: Your lab work will be reviewed on the day above. The number in the parenthesis indicates the required lab hours as of that date.

**************
 GREETINGS
&
USEFUL
EXPRESSIONS 
**************


1. Ohayoo
gozaimasu

 
 おはようございます


2. Konnichiwa
 
 
 
 こんにちは


3. Konbanwa
 
 
 
 こんばんは


4. Doozo
 
 
 
 どうぞ


5. Arigatoo
gozaimasu
 
 ありがとうございます


6. Sumimasen
 
 ^{すみません}

7. Onegai
shimasu
 ^{おねがいします}

8.

Moo
ichido
onegai
shimasu.


9. Shitsuree
shimasu
 
 
 しつれいします


10. 
Jaa,
mata
 
 
 
 じゃあ、また


11. 
Hajimemashite.



[
your
name
]
desu.


 


Doozo
yoroshiku
(onegai
shimasu).


11. [
X
]
wa
Nihongo
de
nan
desu
ka?



Example
 A:
“Thank
you”
wa
Nihongo
de
nan
desu
ka?
 
 
 B:
Arigatoo
gozaimasu
desu.



13. [
X
]
wa
Eego
de
nan
desu
ka?

 


Example
 A:
Sensee
wa
Eego
de
nan
desu
ka?
 
 


Correction Keys

The following are the symbols that are used to indicate what kind of error(s) you have made.

Symbol Explanation Example

P

P particle error Daigaku o ikimasu.

T

T tense error Kinoo kaimasu.

C

C conjugation error Isogashii deshita。

V _V

V Something is missing. watashi shumi Watashi wa ni nensei .

Sp Sp

Sp spelling/orthography error ohaiyoo ( Ohayoo) juusai ( jussai) Kt

Kt should be written in katakana いーめーる (“email”)

H

H should be written in hiragana ニホンゴ (Nihongo)

Voc Voc wrong choice of vocabulary Uchi ni ikimasu.

WO WO

WO wrong word order gakusei no SMC Ikimasu daigaku.

? I am not sure what you are trying to say. There is a better way of saying this.

XXX wrong answer