COURSE MATERIALS. 1. Textbook, workbook & CDs: a. Textbook: Banno, Eri et
al, Genki I, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese,. Tokyo: The Japan ...
Basic Japanese I JAPN 1001-901 UNO-Japan 2012 summer in Kyoto Noriko Sasaki Lastrapes, Department of Foreign Languages, UNO,
[email protected] Class meetings: Mon-Fri, 10:45-12:15, Imadegawa Campus, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 3:00 – 4:00 PM STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES UNO Japanese courses facilitate practice of Japanese language for four basic language skills: reading and writing, listening and speaking. After successfully completing this course, you are expected to be able to: 1. Read and write hiragana, katakana and some kanji 2. Engage in simple conversations about topics introduced in Lessons 1-5 of Genki I, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 3. Apply grammatical knowledge to accomplish the #1 and 2 COURSE MATERIALS 1. Textbook, workbook & CDs: a. Textbook: Banno, Eri et al, Genki I, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Tokyo: The Japan Times, 1999. ISBN4-7890-0963-7 (Required) b. Workbook: Banno, Eri et al, Genki I, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Tokyo: The Japan Times, 2000. ISBN4-7890-1001-5 (Optional) c. CDs*: Banno, Eri et al, Genki I, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Tokyo: The Japan Times, 2004. ISBN4-7890-1162-3 (Required) d. E-textbook may be a choice for you: http://www.free-ebook-download.net/languagesworldwide/2026-genki-i-integrated-course-elementary-japanese-i.html; http://ebooksfreedownload.org/search/genki-integrated-course-in-elementary-japaneseebook; http://ebookee.org/dl/genki-japanese/; http://ebookw.net/ebook/cultures-languages/79796-genki-i-an-integrated-course-inelementary-japanese.html 2. Genki Review Practice files will be located online using Moodle*. 3. Computer: To bring your laptop computer is strongly recommended. Because computers in student labs and facilities on Doshisha campus are all formatted totally in Japanese, it may not be easy to use them.
COURSE WORK TO BE GRADED Vocabulary Prep Quizzes (Scores will be incorporated in Tests 1-9) Online Tests 1-9 on Moodle 70% Final Exam: Test 10/Reading Comprehension 30% Online tests will be posted on the course Moodle via internet and displayed from right after the class through right before next class. GRADE DISTRIBUTION Percentage scales of the total points are: 90 % & above A 79-70 % C
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Letter grades are distributed based on 100% grade scale according to the points earned in the semester. Total points and/or specific point’s allocations will depend on the types and formats of tests. Honors Option for JAPN 1001, 2001 and 3031 Special Topic Students in UNO’s Honors Program have the option to take JAPN 1001, 2001 and 3191-3193 for honors credit. In addition to the regular class requirements, students in 1001, 2001 and 3191-3193 will choose a special topic on Japanese language and/or culture (in consultation with the instructor) and write an 8-10 page paper in English or a 2- 3 page speech script in Japanese (1000-1200 in kana and kanji characters). In addition, the student will prepare visual materials for the topic and have its show and tell or speech presentation in class. The student will discuss the progress of the work with the instructor before departure. The paper is due on the last day of class. Students wishing to receive honors credit for these courses must contact the instructor, Noriko Lastrapes (
[email protected]), by April 30, 2012 to discuss the course and requirements.
ATTENDANCE Attendance is mandatory for all classes and all mandatory events organized by this summer program. Only the Nurse or the Academic director can authorize an excused absence. When you have to miss a class, it is your responsibility to study and practice the missed content areas and materials. No make-ups will be given. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND CLASSROOM CONDUCT Students must fully participate in all classroom activities. Full participation means that students arrive on time, have prepared for class by previewing the day’s lessons and completing all assignments, and are ready for active and purposeful engagement with the day’s topic. Students must treat faculty and fellow students with respect. Any actions that purposefully and maliciously distract the class from the work at hand will not be allowed. Civility in the classroom and respect for the opinions of others is very important in an academic environment. It is likely that you may not agree with everything that is said or discussed in the classroom. Courteous behavior and responses are expected. STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity is fundamental to the process of learning and evaluating academic performance. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following: cheating, plagiarism, tampering with academic records and examinations, falsifying identity, and being an accessory to acts of academic dishonesty. Refer to the UNO Judicial Code for further information. The Code is available online at http://www.studentaffairs.uno.edu/accountability.cfm ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students who qualify for services will receive the academic modifications for which they are legally entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to register with the Office of Disability Services. Please visit: http://ods.uno.edu/
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