JPN3022/4004 (Spring 1/20/09-5/8/09) syllabus 1/3
JPN3022 (5 credits)/4004 (3 credits) Intermediate Japanese
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Japanese Language Program Office: |
440 Folwell Hall (612) 626-9481 |
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Japanese Language Program Home Page: |
http://www.all.umn.edu/japanese_language/home.html |
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Department of Asian Languages and Literatures (ALL): |
453 Folwell Hall (612) 625-6534 < all@umn.edu > |
* If you
have concerns regarding registration, please contact the department office at
(612) 625-6534.
* JPN4004 - Graduate students only
This
course is the second of a two-semester sequence of Intermediate Japanese. The course will
cover Lessons 18 through 22 of Genki
(Refer to Course Materials below),
both sections of dialogue/grammar and of reading/writing.
The
course aims to develop the four communication skills (speaking, listening,
reading, and writing) on the intermediate level, as well as culture-specific
skills (do's and don'ts).
The items that will be covered in this term include, but are not limited
to:
1. Describing the
condition of an occurrence,
2. Speaking
respectfully,
3. Explaining what you do not know,
4. Talking about
bad experiences or events, and
5. Giving orders.
It is expected
that, by the end of this semester, students will be able to use the above
functions to participate in formal, professional conversation. Students also will read/write short
stories, expository writings, and formal letters. 78 kanji
characters will be introduced in addition to the 224 characters learned in
the previous lessons.
Prerequisite: JPN3021/4003
You are required to take the placement test if:
(1) your
grade for JPN3021/4003 was not a C- or better, nor an S, or (2) you completed JPN3021/4003
at the
Lecture Instructor:
Emmett
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Lecture 1 |
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TuTh |
FolH 108 |
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Lecture 5 |
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TuTh |
FolH 108 |
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Lecture 50 |
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TuTh |
FolH 218 |
DISCUSSION Instructors: Todokoro, Emmett, Yokoi
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Discussion 2 |
9:05am - 9:55am |
MWF |
FolH 16 |
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Discussion 3 |
10:10am - 11:00am |
MWF |
FolH 16 |
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Discussion 4 /
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11:15am –
12:05pm |
MWF |
FolH 16 |
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Discussion 6 |
1:25am - 2:15pm |
MWF |
FolH 312 |
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Discussion 7 |
2:30pm - 3:20pm |
MWF |
FolH 312 |
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Discussion 51 |
7:15pm - 8:35pm |
TuTh |
FolH 218 |
Contact information & office hours (times listed below and by
appointment)
Emmett, Keiko
(TS)
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emme0007@umn.edu |
(612) 626-9481 |
TU 2:30-3:30; TH 5:00-6:00 |
Todokoro (Buchanan), Michiko (Lecturer)
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buch0119@umn.edu |
(612) 624-1580
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TU 5:00-6:00; W 3:30-4:30 |
Yokoi, Sachiko(TA)
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horii001@umn.edu |
(612) 624-5793
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Textbooks (available at the East Bank Bookstore in
Coffman Union) |
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1. |
Banno, et al. (1999). Genki: An integrated course
in Elementary Japanese, Vol. 2. |
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2. |
Banno, et al. (2000). Genki workbook, Vol. 2. |
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Course
Packet (available at “CPK & Review & Project” in “Course Materials”). |
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CDs (available
from the Japanese Language Program) |
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Banno, et al. (1999). Genki: An integrated course
in elementary Japanese, Vol. 2, CD. |
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JPN3022/4004 (Spring 1/20/09-5/8/09)
syllabus 2/3
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Please remember that CDs are lent to you by the Dept. of ALL at no
cost: it is your responsibility to handle
materials carefully. The CDs and the cases must be returned in the
same condition as when they were loaned to you. We received special
permission from the publisher to copy them on the condition that 1) students
make absolutely no copies, and 2) students RETURN
materials PROMPTLY at the
end of the course or IMMEDIATELY
in the case of dropping the course. Please fill in the “Compact
Disc User Agreement” available at “CPK & Review & Project” in “Course
Materials” and give the lower half below dotted line to your teacher on or
after Monday, Jan. 26 (Day) or Tuesday, Jan 27 (EXT). CDs are loaned in your
next discussion session. We will collect materials in class on Wednesday, May
6 (Day) or Tuesday, May 5 (EXT). (Username and Password to access “CPK &
Review & Project” will be announced in class.) Before you return
rental CDs/tapes, be sure to check: (1) Are all of the CD/tape cases in perfect condition? If not, they
must be replaced with new CD/tape cases. (3) Are CDs/tapes bundled with a rubber band? |
Suggested
material:
Hudson, Endo Mutsuko (1994). English
grammar for students of Japanese: The study guide for
those learning Japanese.
Weekly Schedule and Preparation for Class
A class schedule for the following
week will be on the web every Friday afternoon. It is your responsibility to
read the schedule carefully to prepare the right material and hand in the right
homework. Memorizing vocabulary and practicing with CDs are crucial parts of
your preparation for this course. You are expected to practice actively with them
for at least two hours per day.
Class Attendance
Active class participation is mandatory. Attendance counts for 2 points.
Being tardy or leaving more than 5 minutes early causes your attendance score
to drop by 1 point. If you arrive late, report to the
instructor after class to replace "absent" with "late" (1
point). Attending class for less than 25 minutes will
count for 0 points. Whatever the reason for your absence or tardiness, no
grading adjustment will be considered. If you are not physically present in
class, it is marked as an absence. You must attend a section for which you have
registered. If you would like to attend a different section for a day, you must
get the instructor’s consent in advance.
In this case, your maximum attendance score is 1 point. You may be exempted
from this penalty only with an official document.
Homework
Each assignment must be turned in on time to receive full credit. Homework submitted late will have 10% deducted from the overall score on the first class day late, and 20% on the second class day. Any assignments submitted beyond two class days will be accepted, but no grade will be given. If you are unable to submit your assignment due to absence, you may submit your assignment on the day you first return to class to receive full credit, on the second attendance day with a 10% deduction, or the third attendance day with a 20% deduction. Any assignments submitted beyond three attendance days including the day you first return to class will be accepted, but no grade will be given. No exceptions will be considered for any reason. If you submit late assignments that were due on a day you were absent, you MUST write the following information next to your name on each assignment in order to avoid penalty: due date, the date(s) you missed class. (See the example below.)
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HOMEWORK |
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YOUR NAME IS HERE |
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Due date: 1/27 (Tues.) |
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Absent: 1/27 (Tues.), 1/28 (Wed.) |
* NOTE: Full credits will be given all QUIA assignments
that are submitted on the due date. Any QUIA assignments submitted on the next calendar day will
have 10% deducted from the overall score, and 20% on the second calendar day. No
grade will be given to QUIA assignments submitted beyond two calendar days
without an official document.
Grading criteria for Kanji
10
pts. Neat w/ no error
9
pts. Neat w/ one error or Not quite neat w/ no error
8
pts. Neat w/ two or more than two
errors or sloppy
JPN3022/4004
(Spring 1/20/09-5/8/09) syllabus 3/3
Dialogue Checks & Quizzes (daiaroogu chekku, bunpoo tesuto, tango tesuto, kanji tesuto)
(12 dialogue
checks, 5 grammar quizzes, 10 vocabulary quizzes & 10 kanji quizzes)
At the end of the semester, we will drop the lowest
scores: one from Dialogue Check; 3 from bunpoo,
kanji & tango tesuto
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For Dialogue Check: You must memorize the
sentences as they appear in the textbook (i.e., verbatim) unless otherwise
instructed. Grading criteria for Dialogue Checks
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Make-up
policy for Dialogue Checks & Quizzes
Exams (5 Lesson Tests and 2 Oral Interviews)
If you are unable to take an exam on the scheduled
day, talk to a full-time instructor (Emmett or Todokoro)
as soon as possible to receive permission to take a make-up. Make-ups will be
penalized: 5% will be deducted from the score for each school
day (Monday - Friday) after the scheduled exam day. You may be exempted from
this penalty only with an official document (e.g., doctor’s note) explaining
the reason for your inability to take the exam on the scheduled day. You must
complete the last lesson test and the second oral interview by May 14, 2009 (Thursday) at the latest.
In the case of academic misconduct, such as copying someone's homework
or cheating on a quiz, the offending student will be penalized in accordance
with the policy of the
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Disability Services |
http://ds.umn.edu/ |
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Phone: (612)
626-1333 (V/TTY) Fax: (612) 626-9654 |
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Students who require
accommodations must seek assistance at Disability Services in a timely
manner, usually prior to the start of classes or as soon as a disability
becomes known. Only after necessary documents are submitted will the
instructor make reasonable accommodations as determined by the Disability
Services. |
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Grading criteria |
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Grade scale |
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Class Attendance |
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7% |
100.00 ~ 93.34 |
A |
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Dialogue Checks |
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8% |
93.33 ~ 90.00 |
A- |
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Quizzes |
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16% |
89.99 ~ 86.67 |
B+ |
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Homework |
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20% |
86.66 ~ 83.34 |
B |
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5 Lesson Tests |
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30% |
83.33 ~ 80.00 |
B- |
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2 Oral Interviews |
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10% |
79.99 ~ 76.67 |
C+ |
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1 Project |
Preliminary (#1) |
1.5% |
7% |
76.66 ~ 73.34 |
C |
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Interview &
Composition (#2) |
3.5% |
73.33 ~ 70.00 |
C- |
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Thank-you e-mail |
1% |
69.99 ~ 66.67 |
D+ |
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Presentation (one-minute) |
1% |
66.66 ~ 60.00 |
D |
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Free Speech |
2 one-minute speeches |
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2% |
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No incomplete grades will be given except under extraordinary
circumstances (e.g. hospitalization).
In the University language programs, a grade of C- or better (or S) is required to continue on to the next level. Otherwise, students are required to pass a placement test.