Department of Foreign Languages Critical Languages Program Fall 2007 JPN 1001/01 – Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture I Tutor: Rie Suemoto E-mail: [email protected] Tutor: Hitomi Ohkubo E-mail: [email protected] Critical Language Program Director: Dr. Francesco Scordato Phone: 770-423-6022 E-mail: [email protected] Office: Pilcher 133 Please read the Critical Language page DOWNLOAD THE CONTRACT, SIGN IT AND RETURN IT TO YOUR TUTOR. http://www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage/critical.htmlhttp://www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage/documents/contract.pdf CLASS MEETING: MW 9:30 -10:45 p.m. - Burruss Building 272 TEXT: NAKAMA1: Japanese Communication, Culture, and Context. (Makino, Seiichi, Yukiko Abe Hatasa, and Kazumi Hatasa, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998 NAKAMA1 Workbook/Lab Manual TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Subject to change as necessary) Week 1 Aug 15 Introduction Aug 20 Chapter 1 Week 2 Aug 22 Chapter 1 Aug 27 Chapter 1 Week 3 Aug 29 Chapter 1 Sept 3 Holiday (No Class) Week 4 Sept 5 Chapter 1 Sept 10 Chapter 2 Week 5 Sept 12 Chapter 2 Sept 17 Chapter 2Critical Languages Program www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage/critical.html 2Week 6 Sept 19 Chapter 2 Sept 24 Chapter 2 Week 7 Sept 26 Chapter 2 Oct 1 Review Week 8 Oct 3 Midterm Oct 8 Chapter 3 Week 9 Oct 10 Chapter 3 Oct 15 Chapter 3 Week 10 Oct 17 Chapter 3 Oct 22 Chapter 3 Week 11 Oct 24 Chapter 4 Oct 29 Chapter 4 Week 12 Oct 31 Chapter 4 Nov 5 Chapter 4 Week 13 Nov 7 Chapter 4 Nov 12 Chapter 4 Week 14 Nov 14 Chapter 4 Nov 19 Chapter 4 Week 15 Nov 21 Fall Break (No Class) Nov 26 Review Week 16 Nov 28 Review Dec 3 Final Oral Exam Week 17 Dec 5 Final Oral Exam Dec 7 Final Oral Exam LAST DAY TO DROP WITHOUT ACADEMIC PENALTY: Oct. 11, 2007 FINAL WRITTEN /ORAL EXAMINATION: DECEMBER 11th 2007 or before (To be announced) Failure to take the final exam at the time, date, and place scheduled will result in a final grade of "F". Exceptions must be requested in writing by the student, endorsed in writing by the Tutor and course Director, and approved, in writing, by the Department Chair. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Major emphasis on development of oral-aural skills. Reading and writing skills are developed through the use of dictation, lab exercises, compositions, etc. PURPOSE/RATIONALE: During the past twenty years, speaking a second or foreign language has become more important as a result of gradually increasing societal needs. This need has been brought about by shifting economic forces, an increasing emphasis on internationalization of the curriculum in American schools, and a growing awareness that the United States is an increasingly multicultural society. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to give the student a foundation that will enable him/her to handle everyday practical conversation in Japanese and, via the language learning experience, to enhance the student's understanding of Japanese people and their culture.Critical Languages Program www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage/critical.html 3This course proposes to introduce the student to practical use of the language as well as aspects of the culture in order to promote awareness of multicultural differences and similarities and in general to broaden and extend the students' horizons. COURSE GOALS: By the end of the term, the student will be able to engage in short conversations on a limited number of topics in appropriate social contexts. He/she will also be able to read and write short passages in Japanese characters (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji). Finally, the student will have been introduced to Japanese people and culture. All four skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing) will be stressed. Vocabulary acquisition is particularly important. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the term, the student will be able to 1. Reproduce Japanese sound patterns 2. Understand and "produce" various Japanese vocabularies 3. Apply basic Japanese grammatical structures 4. Greet people and carry on short conversations on different topics 5. Continue to read and write Hiragana and Katakana 6. Read and compose short paragraphs using Hiragana, Katakana, and kanji 7. Demonstrate a familiarity with basic features of Japanese culture and "behavior" ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required. Three absences (excused or unexcused) is the maximum allowed. See contract for more information. METHOD OF EVALUATION: The final grade will be determined as follows: Final Oral examination 80% Final written examination 15% In-class activity 5% TOTAL 100% Assignments must be done on time; no assignment will be allowed to be made up. Should you miss any graded assignment, no make-up will be allowed. There are no make-up exams. 90=A; 80=B; 70=C; 60=D; and below = F. NOTE: Students are responsible for all announcements and assignments made in class, even if not listed on the syllabus. Students must find out if any announcements or assignments were made in class during their absences. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: • Students are expected to arrive on time and to remain in class for the entire class period. There are no excused absences. For each absence in excess of three, one point will be deducted from the student’s final grade average. The 4th absence constitutes grounds for lowering the grade one fullCritical Languages Program www.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage/critical.html 4letter below what is achieved on the final examination. The 5th absence constitutes grounds for lowering the grade two full letters below what is achieved on the final examination. The 6th absence constitutes grounds for a final grade of “F”. • If for some reason you find it necessary to arrive late or to miss a class, you are responsible for all information, assignments, and announcements made during the class meeting. • You are expected to study and practice at home as a part of your daily preparation. • No late homework will be accepted. • No make-up test or assignments will-be given. A grade of “0” will be assigned for all work not turned in or any test not taken. Emergencies will be handled on the individual bases. • Turn off all cell phones, beepers, pagers and any other potentially disruptive noise makers