Miyazaki International College Course Syllabus

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Miyazaki International College Course Syllabus

Course Title ( Credits ) JA-1 Japanese 1 Course Designation for

TC

Content Teacher

Instructor Megumi Wada

E-mail address [email protected]

Office/Ext 303

Office hours Tue 14:40~16:10

Language Teacher Instructor

E-mail address Office/Ext Office hours

Course Description:

This class is designed for students who have beginner level of Japanese language.

Students learn basic grammar and words to expand basic vocabulary supporting basic skill of speaking, listening, writing and reading. Also students learn easy basic Kanji which help their daily life.

Course Goals/Objectives:

The aims of this class are to acquire basic words and phrases needed for daily life and improve Japanese skills. Also students will get basic grammar knowledge to help their understanding of daily conversation.

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Tentative Course Schedule

Day Topic Content/Activities

1 Explanation & level check Test for the level check

2 Important words in your daily life Kanji made from pictures1

Lesson 1 p25~

3 Verbs write about your life Kanji numbers and signs

Lesson 2 p31~

Lesson 3 p37~

4 Verb grammar Te-form Kanji made from pictures2

How to make Te-form Lesson 4 p45~

5 Verb grammar Te-form Kanji made from pictures3

Te-form practice Lesson 5 p51~

6 Adjective Kanji directions

Text book Lesson 8 Lesson 6 p57~

7 Adjective

Kanji made from pictures4

8 Verb grammar Nai-form Kanji adjectives

9 Verb grammar Nai-form Kanji verbs

10 Verb grammar dictionary form Kanji combinations 1

11 Verb grammar dictionary form Kanji address

Text book Lesson 17 Lesson N4-1 p109~

12 Useful expression1

Kanji adjective1 Lesson N4-2 p115~

15 All grammar review Kanji check

Original papers of grammar

Finals

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Required Materials:

「Minna no Nihongo みんなの日本語」初級Ⅰ本冊スリーエーネットワーク

「 Nihonngo Challenge にほんごチャレンジかんじ」アスク出版

スリーエーネットワーク

Course Policies (Attendance, etc.)

Participation is required at all classes. If you have three 'unexcused absences' you will drop one letter grade (for example from a B to C). If you have four 'unexcused absences' you will be asked to withdraw from the class. An 'unexcused absence' is any absence for which you do not have permission.

If you have five absences (even if you have permission), you will not be able to take the

Final examination. It means you will withdraw from the class.

Class Preparation and Review

Students are expected to spend at least 30min preparing for every hour of lesson, and 30min reviewing and sometimes doing homework

Grades and Grading

６０% in class assignments and participation １０% homework

３０% final examination

Participation….means ask questions, answer questions and try to make an effort to understand and get new knowledge.

Notes: