Fall 2011: Intermediate Japanese

Fall 2011: Intermediate Japanese

01:565: 201.03

Instructor: Mariko Narasaki

E-mail: (in English)

(in Japanese)

Office:Department Office: SC #330732-932-7605

Instructor’s Office: SC #232

Class Meeting:Tues. Thurs. & Fri.11:30 – 12:50@CA-A2

Office Hour:Tues. 1:30 – 3:30

Course Objectives:

Japanese 201 is a continuation of Japanese 102, designed for students who have acquired elementary level of Japanese. In addition to developing four skills (speaking, listening, writing, reading), this course focuses on communication skills with aspects of socio-cultural knowledge. The goals of the course are:

1)learn intermediate level of structural patterns and vocabulary, and put them into practical use.

2)further develop speaking and listening skills in various social situations.

3)develop the ability to read authentic Japanese materials and to express your thoughts by writing in Japanese. To this end, you will master a total of 286kanji.

4)become more acquainted with Japanese culture that relate to the lesson concepts.

The primary language of this course is Japanese. Although explanation of new grammar and vocabulary may be conducted in English, classroominstructionswill be in Japanese and it is expected that when you have questions, you will ask them in Japanese. Also, when speaking to your fellow classmates, try to use Japanese as much as possible.

Required books (available at RU Bookstore):

Textook;An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Genki げんきII, The Japan Times, 1999.

Workbook;An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Genki げんきWorkbook II, The Japan Times, 2000.

Recommended Material; Oxford Starter Japanese Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 2002.

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Evaluation:

Attendance 10%Active attendance is crucial to language learning.

If you are late (or leaving early) three times, for more than 15 minutes, it counts as one absence.

Homework Assignments 15%Assignments are mostly from workbook, but there may be additional assignments from time to time. Assignments are due at the beginning of a class. Please put your assignments on the instructor’s desk when you enter the classroom. Do not work on your homework during the class. Each assignment will be given 10 pts when you acquire100-90%: 9 pts for 89-80%, 8 pts for 79-70%, 7 pts for 69-60%, 6 pts for 59-50%, and 2 pts less than 49%. You will have the option to resubmit that assignment to improve your grade at the next class meeting. Since the average of the two scores is counted as a final grade, the original assignment should be attached to the revised one. Late assignments will be accepted only within two weeks with 10% deduction.

Class participation 3%Prior to each lesson (see the attached schedule), you must read

the textbook, memorize the vocabulary, and practice by using the listening tapes. On dialogue days, you are required to read lines fluently.

Mini Quizzes 15%16 mini quizzes (i.e. vocabulary, kanji) will be given periodically.

LessonTests* 20%6Lessontests will be given in the semester. The worst score of your tests will be dropped at the time of final grade calculation.

Midterm Exam* 15%The midterm exam is scheduled on 10/20.

Skit Presentation2%Students are expected to make your own script, memorize

your lines, and act out in class.

Final Exam 20%The final exam (2% oral and 18% written)is scheduled on 12/22.

*Make-up lesson tests and the midterm exam are allowed only if (1) students have emergency, which they must prove by providing a relevant document and (2) students ask the instructor for permission in advance. Without a document, you will be allowed to make up them with 20% deduction. No tests and the midterm exam may be taken before the scheduled time/date but should be taken within a week. NO MAKE-UP IS ALLOWED FOR THE FINAL EXAM.

Fall 2011: Intermediate Japanese 201.03 Course Schedule (Tentative)
Date / Class Work / Quiz / Assignments to submit
9/1 / R / Introduction
9/2 / F / L15 Vocab, Grammar
9/6 / T / L15 Grammar / L15 Vocab / WB p. 27-28
9/9 / F / L15 Grammar, Dialogue / Volitional form / WB p. 29-30
9/13 / T / L15 Lesson Test / WB p. 31-32(L)
9/15 / R / L15 Kanji, Reading
9/16 / F / L16 Vocab, Grammar / L15 Kanji / WB p. 105-106
9/20 / T / L16 Grammar / WB p. 33-34
9/22 / R / L16 Grammar, Dialogue / L16 Vocab / WB p. 35-36
9/23 / F / L16 Lesson Test / WB p. 37-40(L)
9/27 / T / L16 Kanji, Reading
9/29 / R / L17 Vocab, Grammar / L16 Kanji / WB p. 107-108
9/30 / F / L17 Grammar / WB p. 41-42
10/4 / T / L17 Grammar, Dialogue / L17 Vocab / WB p. 43-44
10/6 / R / L17 Lesson Test / WB p. 45-46(L)
10/7 / F / L17 Kanji, Reading
10/11 / T / L18 Vocab, Grammar / L17 Kanji / WB p. 109-110
10/13 / R / L18 Grammar / WB p. 47-48
10/14 / F / L18 Grammar, Dialogue / L18 Vocab / WB p. 49-50
10/18 / T / Review / WB p. 51-54(L)
10/20 / R / Midterm Exam
10/21 / F / L18 Kanji, Reading
10/25 / T / L19 Vocab, Grammar / L18 Kanji / WB p. 111-112
10/27 / R / L19 Grammar / WB p. 55-56
10/28 / F / L19 Grammar / L19 Vocab / WB p. 57-58
11/1 / T / L19 Grammar, Dialogue / WB p. 59-60
11/3 / R / L19 Lesson Test / WB p. 61-62(L)
11/4 / F / L19 Kanji, Reading
11/8 / T / L20 Vocab, Grammar / L19 Kanji / WB p. 113-114
11/10 / R / L20 Grammar / WB P. 63-64
11/11 / F / L20 Grammar / L20 Vocab / WB p. 65-66
11/15 / T / L20 Grammar, Dialogue / WB p. 67-68
11/17 / R / L20 Lesson Test / WB p. 69-70(L)
11/18 / F / L20 Kanji, Reading
11/22 / T / L21 Vocab, Grammar / L20 Kanji / WB p. 115-116
11/24 / R / Thanksgiving Recess
11/25 / F / Thanksgiving Recess
11/29 / T / L21 Grammar / L21 Vocab / WB p. 71-72
12/1 / R / L21 Grammar, Dialogue / Passive form / WB p. 73-74
12/2 / F / L21 Lesson Test / WB p. 75-78(L)
12/6 / T / L21 Kanji, Reading
12/8 / R / Review / L21 Kanji / WB p. 117-118
12/9 / F / Skit presentation
12/13 / T / Oral examination
12/22 / F / Final Exam 8:00-11:00AM

*(L) needs listening materials at the language lab or on

All of your work has to be your original.

IF YOU GIVE ANSWERS TO OTHER STUDENTS OR RECEIVE THEM FROM OTHER STUDENTS ON HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND EXAMS, YOU WILL NOT GET ANY CREDIT.

Please turn off your cellar phone in class.

Eating food and chewing gum are not allowed in class.

If you ever feel that you are falling behind, talk to the instructor as soon as possible.