JPN 1A Course Syllabus 2016 Final

 

Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures University of Califor Califor nia, Davis Davis Japanese 1A (Intensive Elementary Japanese) Summer 2016 Welcome to Japanese 1A!!! １Ａのクラスへよ

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JPN1A is a special 12 week accelerated, intensive summer session course that combines the work of courses JPN 1, 2, and 3. This course provides an Introduction to Japanese grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with an emphasis on communication. Students are introduced to the th e Japanese orthography system, Hiragana, Katakana, and 193 Kanji (Chinese characters) in the course. Students begin learning greetings and simple structures (i.e. greeting others, introducing yourself, etc.) and progress to the point where they are able a ble to express themselves with regards to a variety of topics. (i.e. giving advice; expressing obligations, describing symptoms of illness, etc.) JPN 1A is designed for students with zero prior background in the Japanese language. If you have studied Japanese before at any other institutions including universities, colleges, community colleges and if these courses appear on your transcript, you will not receive any credit from the JPN1 A course, as indicated on the summer course catalogue. In addition, students with any prior schooling or other experience in Japanese are strongly advised to take the UCD Japanese Placement Test Test and receive the instructor’s approval based on the test results. For more information, please go to the Language Learning Center ’s ’s website: website: http://llc.ucdavis.edu/foreign-language-placement-exams  http://llc.ucdavis.edu/foreign-language-placement-exams  1. 1.  Course Materials Required Textbooks: Textbooks : In JPN1A, Genki textbooks Lesson 1 to Lesson L esson 15 will be covered. 1) Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (2nd Japanese  (2nd edition, 2011) The Japan Times 2) Genki II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (2nd Japanese  (2nd edition, 2011) The Japan Times 3) Genki I Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (2nd Japanese  (2nd edition, e dition, 2011) The Japan Times 4) Genki II Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (2nd Japanese  (2nd edition, 2011) 2011) The Japan Times * If you would like to use e-books instead of hard copies, please let your instructors know in advance— advance—in this course, no electronic devices are allowed, so you will need permission to use your electronic device in class. However,, when we do the reading of the textbook, you are required to make photocopies of the pages and However a nd bring the hard copies to class, even though you have permission to use e-books in class. In order to deepen your understanding of the reading, it’s important to mark or write down directly on the reading passages. Other materials: Other Your instructor will distribute other materials on the course website (*details will be ann announced ounced later). 2. Class Meetin Meetin gs  gs   CRN: 60391 Dates: June 20- September 9 *Classes meet Monday through Friday. Friday. We have three class sessions every day d ay.. 12:10pm – 12:10pm  2:30 pm (12:10pm – (12:10pm – 12:50  12:50 pm, 1:00pm – 1:00pm – 1:40pm,  1:40pm, & 1:50pm – 1:50pm –  2:30pm)  – 2:30 3. Instructor s June 20 – 20 – July  July 29  29  Moeko Watanabe  渡部  萌子  (わたなべ  もえこ) [email protected]   Office : 315 Sproul Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesdays Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2:40 pm pm –  – 3:40  3:40 pm or by appointment  Augu  Au gust st 1 –  September 9  9  Yoko Kato   – September 加藤  陽子  (かとう  ようこ) Email: [email protected]  [email protected]  Office : 309 Sproul Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:40 pm – pm – 3:40  3:40 pm or by appointment

※The administrative assistant for the Japanese program is Ms. Jill Bonner in 21 211 1 Sproul Hall. 1

144 Olson Hall

 

4. Evaluation of Student Progress 10% 10% 20% 15% 10% 15% 20% 100%

Class Performance Assignments Chapter Tests (4 Chapte Chapterr Tests) Daily Quizzes (Vocabulary, (Vocabulary, Kana, Kanji, and Grammar) Oral Interviews/Presentations Mid-term Exam Final Exam Total

A+ A AB+ B BC+ C C-

97~100 93~96.9 90~92.9 90~92. 9 87~89.9 83~86.9 80~82.9 77~79.9 73~76.9 73~76. 9 70~72.9

D+ D DF

67~69.9 63~66.9 60~62.9 Below 60

 Atten  At tendan dance ce   You are expected to attend all classes and be punctual. The nature of language learning is such that that daily attendance is crucial to your success.   If you need to miss a class for a legitimate reason, reason, notify your instructor in advance advance and submit relevant relevant documentation when you return to class (ie. ( ie. doctor’s note, conference participation proof, etc.). etc.).   If you have to be absent from from a class because because of a religious observance, you must must let the instructor instructor know about it in writing during the first two weeks of the quarter.   If you are late for a class by more than 15 minutes, you are considered absent. absent.   Every three tardies is counted as one absence.   In addition, if you you miss more than three class sessions sessions with no legitimate reason, your final course grade will be lowered by 0.5% for each class you miss from the fourth absence on.   If you are absent for four days or more (12 or more class sessions), you will automatically automatically receive the grade of F in the course.   To encourage preparation and active active participation in class, y your our instructor will assign a daily participation grade on a scale of 0-3 as follows: 0 = you were absent 1 = you were present, but unprepared for class 2 = you were marginally prepared for class and your participation was acceptable OR you were tardy 3 = you were well-prepared for class and your participation was excellent   10% of your your course grade will be determined based on your attendance and class participation. participation. Please remember that absence from the course often co-occurs with missed homework assignments and quizzes (see relevant sections for further details).   You are responsible for any announcements made in class. Be in touch with classmates to find out what was covered in any class you miss. Homework assignments Homework   Homework will be assigned regularly. regularly. Check the schedule for the deadline for each assignment. assignment. Turn in your assignments at the beginning of class. Working on homework during class will neg negatively atively affect your class participation grade.   Assignments must be turned in on the due date; late ho homework mework generally receives no credit. The instructor may allow certain assignments to be made up provided that the th e class absence was legitimate and backed up with relevant documentation as outlined above (doctor’s note, etc.). etc.).   Every time you learn new kanji, try to utilize them in your assignments.   You assignments will be evaluated on a 0-3 scale as follows: 0 = you did not submit the assignment on the due date 1 = your assignment has 50% or more incomplete sections OR your assignment has too many errors that the instructors think you did not understand the content 2 = your assignment has up to 30% incomplete sections OR you did not use the Kanji you learned in class OR your assignment has some repeated errors 3 = you submitted the assignment on the due date and the assignment contained only few mistakes   Homework from the workbook MUST be submitted either 1) as the original pages pages from the workbook workbook or 2) as photocopied pages from fro m the workbook. That is, your answers always need to be in the context of the workbook. Homework done on other paper (binder paper, notebook paper, etc) will NOT be accepted. For homework spanning multiple pages of the workbook, all pages of the homework must be stapled 2

 

(not paper-clipped or dog-eared) and in numerical order to receive full credit. Special assignments (i.e. compositions) are weighed more heavily than regular workbook assignments. Please seek help from the tutors (113 (113 Sproul) or from your instructor if you have difficulties completing completing an assignment.   Previously announced homework homework is subject subject to change change depending on the material practiced during that day’s class.

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Quizzes   Kana (Hiragana/Katakana) Quizzes: check your ability to read and write new Hiragana/Katakana.  Hiragana/Katakana.    Vocabul ary Qui zzes: zzes: check the vocabulary memorization.   Kanji Quizzes: check your ability to read and write new kanji.  kanji.  Grammar Quizzes: check your  comprehension of the grammar points previously covered (review the class content covered so far).   Make-up policy: policy : Quizzes CANNOT be made up. That means if you miss a class, you miss a quiz. Quizzes missed because of tardiness also cannot be taken at a later time. The instructor may allow certain quizzes to be made up provided that the class absence was legitimate and backed up with relevant documentation as outlined above (doctor’s note, etc.).  etc.).   

Test Information   Chapter Tests: Tests : These are written tests focusing on the two chapters that have just been covered. Each chapter test may contain a listening comprehension section. There will be four chapter tests in JPN 1A (Chapters 1, 2, &3, 4&5, 9&10, and 11, 12, &13).   Oral Interviews: Interviews : Oral interviews are held twice during the quarter, once around the mid-term period and again at the end of the quarter. The first set of interviews covers chapters 1 through 8 and the latter covers all chapters. Details will be announced in class. Exam : This exam covers chapters 1 through 8. This exam consists of grammar, listening,   Mid-term Exam: reading, and writing sections.   Final Exam: Exam : Students are responsible for all material covered in JPN 1A on this exam. The exam also consists of grammar, listening, reading, and writing sections. Details will be announced later. later.   Make-up policies: policies : Make-up tests will be given only if a student notifies the instructor of his or her absence with a legitimate reason in advance and supplies relevant documentation as outlined above (doctor’s note, etc.).  etc.).  5. Course Policies (1) Classroom etiquette Please try always to be considerate and respectful of your classmates and their efforts to learn Japanese. Food is not allowed and your electronic devices such as cell phones an and d tablets to communicate with others should be turned off during class. However, only if you receive permission from the instructors to use e-books in class, you are allowed to use your tablet or PC. (2) Classroom language We work hard to create a safe and fun atmosphere to learn and practice the Japanese language. Please take full advantage of this opportunity and use the Japanese language as much as you can for communication with your classmates, the tutor, and your instructor. instructor. Especially at the beginning levels, there will be times when it will be necessary to use English. The harder hard er you try to use Japanese to the best of your ability, the better the class will be for you and your fellow students, so please do your best. It is also strongly recommended that you also speak Japanese as much as possible outside of the classroom for faster acquisition of the language. (3) Academic Honesty/Plagiarism: All Honesty/Plagiarism:  All quizzes, tests, tests, and homework assignments must must consist only of your own work. Cheating in any form— form—which includes giving quiz, test, or homework answers to someone else— else—will result in an automatic zero (letter (letter grade F). F). Students are not allowed to re-use their past assignments from other Japanese courses. Such re-use is considered a form form of plagiarism plagiarism and subject subject to disciplinary disciplinary actions. The instructor reserves the right to refer any cases of suspected cheating to the u university niversity.. (4) Practicing with Tutors: Tutors : Since JPN 1A is an accelerated and intensive course, everyone is strongly encouraged to the tutor room (113 Sproul) to review your speaking or writing skills on a regular basis. For JPN 1A, tutors have their office hours every day from 2:40pm-3:40 pm. No reservation is required, so please go to the tutor room whenever you have time. 3

 

To optimize your learning, keep in mind what you can and cannot ask of your tutors: Do’s   Do’s Don’ts   Don’ts ①  Do practice speaking Japanese with tutors! ①  Don’t chat with tutors in ENGLISH. (Make ②  Do as ask k tutors to help you read dialogues & extra efforts to speak JAPANESE JAPANESE with readings! tutors!) ③  Do ask tutors to help you you improve improve your your ②  Don’t ask tutors to grade/correct your writing (Hiragana/Katakana/Kanji)! homework/quizzes/tests! ④  Do ask tutors to read and and check check your ③  Don’t ask tutors to translate your composition by pointing out and underlining skit/composition! which parts need your self-corrections! ④  Don’t ask tutors to give you answers to  After you make self-corrections, they can questions in your homework! check the results. For complex grammar ⑤  Don’t ask tutors grammar questions (see errors and questions, go to see your your instructor for those)! instructor! ⑤  Do ask tutors questions!

(5) Conversation Hour Japanese conversation hour may be held this summer. Dates and times will be announced as they become available. 6. Suggested preparations and practices 

   just It is before very important that you you study Japanese day. Do not thinkimportant. that you you can catch up by studying the exam. Preparation before you youevery comeday to .class is very Refer to the bi-weekly schedule for the information on what you should do bef before ore each class. Additional information may be distributed via email.  

Before you attend each class, you should: 1. Read the assigned sections of the textbook and listen to the assigned audio files before class each day.. The instructor assumes that you have read the grammar section before attend day attending ing each class, and therefore does not repeat extensively what is written in the textbook. 2. Familiarize yourself with the new words and memorize them. 3. Listen to the audio materials and try the practice section on your own. It is very important that you repeat dialogs and drills out loud. 4. Memorize vocabulary or kanji assigned each day. Making flash cards – cards  – Japanese  Japanese on one side and English on the other – other – will  will be very helpful. helpf ul. You You can also make digital flashcards using the following http://quizlet.com/)), which also ties into apps for iOS and Android devices, such as website: Quizlet (http://quizlet.com/ Flashcards Deluxe (http://orangeorapple.com/Flashcards/) http://orangeorapple.com/Flashcards/).  An alternate app that some some students have had success with with is gFlash+, which which is available on iOS and  Android (iOS:  (iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gflash+-flashcards-tests/id286531709?mt=8  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gflash+-flashcards-tests/id286531709?mt=8  om.gwhizmobile.gflashplus)).  Android:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gwhizmobile.gflashplus

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 After  Af ter you attend each class, you should: 1. Review the material covered in class and make sure that you can perform the tasks done in class on your own. 2. Complete homework assignments to review the material covered in class. First, try them without looking at the textbook. If you are not sure about the answers, consult the textbook. If you still have trouble completing the assignments, make an appointment with your instructor. instructor. Before a test: test : 1. Thoroughly review textbook exercises, homework assignments, and previous quizzes. Try them again without looking at the correct answers and see if you have mastered the material. 2. Thoroughly review the dialogs so that you can perform similar tasks without referring to the text.

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Websites for Self-Study: Self-Study : forr NIHONGO e  : This is a great Japanese learning portal, which contains a variety of material fo practicing different skills. The website summarizes the websites along with the following 12 12 categories: Reading, Writing, W riting, Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Kana, Kanji, Tool, Tool, Dictionary/Translation, Dictionary/T ranslation, Culture/Society, Culture/Society, and Others, so that it is very easy to search. This Nihongo e な website also provide details explanations of individual website usage in English. http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/   Genki-Online:: The official website of the Genki Genki-Online Genki textbook.  textbook.  http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id338.html  http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id338.html  HIRAGANA:: For Hiragana practice.  HIRAGANA http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id201.html  practice. http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id201.html  Usagi-chan's Genki Resour ce Page Page:: This website corresponds to the Genki Genki textbook  textbook and allows you to practice Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and vocabulary. vocabulary. http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id333.html   http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id333.html Genki-Online Kanji Reading Practice: Practice: This website allows you to practice reading Kanji appearing in the the Genki Genki textbook.  textbook.  http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id247.html  http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id247.html  Genki-Online Verb/Adjective Conjugation Practice: Practice: You can check and practice the conjugation http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id163.html   rules of Japanese verbs and adjectives.  adjectives. http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id163.html Genki Vol.1 Particle Exercises: For particle practice: practice : http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id124.html http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id124.html   My Kikitori: Kikitori : This website also corresponds to the Genki Genki textbook  textbook and you can improve your listening skills.  http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id511.html  skills. Erin’s Challenge! I can speak Japanese.: Japanese.: This website has a set of videos depicting a high school student’s life in Japan. It is a great way to study casual-style casual -style Japanese and cultural aspects of Japan. http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id354.html   Reading Re ading Tuto r : This is a great website that can help you to learn to read Japanese. You can also make a vocabulary list on this website.  website.  http://nihongo-e-na.com/eng/site/id48.html  

7. Postings Postings :  There are two bulletin boards for the Japanese Language Program: a) administrative information (outside of 209 Sproul) and b) miscellaneous information about study abroad programs, job opportunities, etc. (in front of the elevators on the 3rd floor, Sproul Hall). For essential information about the p program, rogram, visit http://japanese.ucdavis.edu/ http://japanese.ucdavis.edu/  

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