BELLEVUE COLLEGE
JAPN&123 (Japanese 3, Section A, Item 1466) Course Syllabus
Fall 2014
Daily (M-F), 1:30-2:20 PM, Classroom: D274-A
Instructor: Yuko Hanamure-StalterOffice: A245-B
ffice Hour: By appointment only
Phone:(425) 564-4176 … I am hardly in the office but can check voicemails from outside. Leave
voicemail or email me when you need to get in touch with me.
Course Objectives:
This course is the continuation of Japanese II (JAPN 122). The goal is to keep building a strong foundation that will enable students to develop four skills in Japanese: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The topics covered in Japanese III are as follows:
- Talk about past actions/events using Casual Speech Style
- Describe nouns using relative clause and subordinate clause
- Talk about completion and incompletion of actions
- Make comparison among two or more things
- Talk about changes using the word “to become”
- Talk about future plans or intentions
- Make statements using the pronoun “one”
- Express desire or wish using the expression “want to”
- Talk about past experiences
- Make explanatory statements
- Talk about things that one must do
- Describe physical condition
- Relevant aspects of Japanese culture are introduced
- Learn to read and understand 59 Kanji introduced in Yomi-Kaki (Read & Write) Lessons at
the end of the textbook.
Textbook: (We cover LESSON9through 12 this quarter. Yes, we’re finally going to finish the book!)
- An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Genki vol. I, Japan Times 2011
- Genki Workbook Vol. I, Japan Times 2011
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend every class on time. Missing one day of class will easily put you behind.
Be in class on time = 1 point; Tardy = 0.5 point; Leave early = 0.5 point regardless of the reason, unless the student suddenly feels seriously ill or an emergency occurs. When you are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSITIBLITY to find out what you missed from your classmates or at our class web page.
CANVAS Class Sites:
Syllabus, course schedule, workbook answers, and handouts are all posted at our CANVAS Class Site at It is student’s responsibility to regularly check the site for relevant information and be prepared. On campus, computers are available at the Library Media Center, Computer Lab (N250) and Language Lab (A244).
Lesson Tests:
Lesson Tests are given at the end of Lesson 9, 10, and 11. The content of Lesson 8 will be included in Final Exam. Please refer to the updated course schedule for the test dates. Please use PENCIL and eraser for your test. ABSOLUTELY NO MAKE UP for Lesson Tests, except for special cases. Refer below for “Make-up Policy”.
Oral Tests:
We will have one or two oral tests to assess your speaking ability. The dates and contents of each oral test will be announced later.
Quizzes:
Kanji Quiz will be given for each lesson only on meaning and reading of Kanji words listed in “List of Kanji words.” Learning to write Kanji isstrongly recommended especially if you plan to transfer and continue Japanese at a 4-year college. Other quizzes will be with prior notice. ABSOLUTELY NO MAKE UP for Lesson Tests, except for special cases. Refer below for “Make-up Policy”.
Make-up Policy (Test & Quiz)
100% Make-up allowed in the following cases:
[Case 1] You have to miss a test/quiz day for an inevitable reason and made a make-up arrangement with the instructor beforehand.
[Case 2] (1) An emergency occurred, AND
(2) You emailed the instructor within 5 hours since the class ended, AND
(3) You provided the instructor a document/proof of emergency (doctor’s note, photo of car accident, etc.)
90% Make-up allowed in the following case:
[Case 3] (1) An emergency occurred, AND
(2) You emailed the instructor within 5 hours since the class ended, AND
(3) But you couldn’t provide any document/proof of emergency (doctor’s note, photo of car accident, etc.)NONO Make-up allowed other than three cases above.
Final Exam:
Final Exam is scheduled on Monday, December 8 from 1:30 to 2:20 PM in our classroom. Final Exam is comprehensive, covering everything from Lesson 9 to Lesson 12.
Homework:
All homework must be submitted AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS. When you are late for class, do not forget to hand in your homework as soon as you come in. DO NOT DO YOUR HOMEWORK IN CLASS. When I find you doing your homework in class, you will receive “zero credit” on the homework.
All homework will be graded on CREDIT BASES.
Completed and submitted at the beginning of the class … Full credit
Completed and submitted after class … Half credit
Completed and submitted next day … Half credit
Completed and submitted two (2) or more class-meetings later than the due date … NO credit
Completed during the class time and submitted … NO credit
Technology Support:
When you have trouble downloading documents at the CANVAS Class Site, try one of the following:
(1) Try a different browser. Internet Explorer does NOT work with CANVAS. Try either Firefox or Safari instead.
(2) If you need help, send your questions to
(3) You could also visit the Computer Lab help desk in N250.
N250 Open Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-9:30pm
Fri 7am-7pm
Sat/Sun 9am-6pm
(4) Call the Tech Support for students at 564-5555.
(5) You can also try the Technology Help Desk at :
Grading Criteria:
Attendance10%
Participation 10%
(In-class activities/worksheets)
Lesson Tests (Lesson 9, 10 & 11)30%
Quiz15%
Homework10%
Oral Test10%
Final Exam 15%
100%
Grading Scale:
% / Grade / % / Grade95-100 / A / 76 / C
94 / 75
93 / A- / 74
92 / 73
91 / 72 / C-
90 / 71
89 / B+ / 70
88 / 69 / D+
87 / 68
86 / B / 67
85 / 66 / D
84 / 65
83 / 64
82 / B- / 63
81 / 62
80 / 61
79 / C+ / 60
78 / 59 / F
77 / 0
In-Class Rules:
1. No text message, Facebook, or other online interactions on your cell phone/tablet during the class time.
2. Do not sleep in class.
3. Do not wear sunglasses in class.
4. Do not leave classroom without the instructor’s consent during class time.
5. Do not engage in idle talk during class time. When your talk is being a distraction the instructor will ask you to
leave the classroom.
Key to Successful Language Learning:
- Come to class regularly.
- Participate in class.
- Review what you learned in class and practice immediately after class. Do your homework.
- Set up tutoring or study circles with friends.
In case of SNOW:
If the college closes due to snow, the instructor communicates with students through the Class Web Site. Be sure to keep checking the class site until we return to class.
Campus Alert:
Bellevue College has partnered with Rave Mobile Safety, the leader in mobile safety, to offer an emergency alert notification system called Rave Alert. You’re automatically subscribed to Rave Alert if you have a BC email address. You can also add your cell phone number or other email addresses to the system. To do so, log in with your NetID at:
Disability Resource Center (DRC):
The Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact us as soon as possible.
If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.
If you are a student with a documented autism spectrum disorder, there is an additional access program available to you. Contact or 425.564.2764. ASN is located in the Library Media Center in D125.
The DRC office is located in B132 or you can call our reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf students can reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. Please visit our website for application information into our program and other helpful links at
Complaint Procedure at BC:
Should you have concerns about any aspect of this class, I invite you to bring them to me. In any of your classes, if for any reason you don’t feel comfortable speaking with your instructor, the usual next step would be to talk with the program chair, Eva Norling (). If for any reason you don’t feel comfortable raising your concerns with the program chair, you can bring concerns to the Arts and Humanities Division Dean, Maggie Harada () in the Arts and Humanities division office (R230).
An additional resource for concerns you find aren’t being addressed by faculty or administration is the Ombuds Office (
Below is also the link to the student academic dispute resolution procedure here at Bellevue College. Please make sure you are acquainted with your rights before issues arise:
Policy on BC Student Accounts:
The college requires that all credit students have an official Bellevue College (BC) student e-mail account for the purpose of receiving official college communications which may include but is not limited to: campus security alerts, campus closures, Information Technology (IT) security alerts, financial aid notifications, enrollment and registration transactions or instructor messages.
After acceptance or re-application to the college, students will automatically be required to create their official BC Student e-mail account when they create a BC NetID via the college website. The college may block a student from registration access in future quarters if an official student e-mail account is not created. Bellevue College Employees who register for college credit classes are also required to create a BC student e-mail account.
The college will send all official administrative and instructional communications to credit students’ BC student e-mail account. Please go to the following link for instructions:
Affirmation of Inclusion:
Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect.
Academic Conduct:
Please refer to the Arts and Humanities Division policy at the following link:
Academic Honesty:
I expect EVERYONE in my class to be academically honest and maintain integrity. Your performance must be true to your own effort and learning. Please keep in mind that the first offense will result in a grade of 0.0 of that item, and the second offense will result in failure of the class.
Student Code:
Cheating, stealing, and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College.
Examples of unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College.
Public Safety and Emergencies:
Public Safety is located in the K building and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it’s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day—2400). Among other things, Public Safety serves as our Parking Permits, Lost and Found, and Emergency Notification center. Please ensure you are signed up to receive alerts through our campus alerting system by registering at
If you work late and are uneasy about going to your car, Public Safety will escort you to your vehicle. To coordinate this, please phone ahead and let Public Safety know when and where you will need an escort.
Please familiarize yourself with the emergency postings by the door of every classroom and know where to go in the event of an evacuation. Your instructor will be asked if anyone might still be in the building, so check in before you do anything else. Emergency responders will search for anyone unaccounted for.
If a major emergency occurs, please follow these two rules:
1) Take directions from those in charge of the response -We all need to be working together.
2) Do not get in your car and leave campus (unless directed to) - Doing so will clog streets and prevent emergency vehicles from entering the scene. Instead, follow directions from those in charge.
Please do not hesitate to call Public Safety if you feel safety questions or concerns at any time.
Japanese 123 (Fall 2014)Tentative Course Schedule
Monday月曜日 / Tuesday
火曜日 / Wednesday
水曜日 / Thursday
木曜日 / Friday
金曜日
9/22-
9/26 / Quarter starts
Begin Lesson 9 (13 days) / 午前 / 後 / 好名
9/29-
10/3 / 白雨 / 書友 / 間家 / 話少 / 古知
10/6-
10/10 / 来 / L9 Kanji Quiz / L9 TEST
やゆよGlides / Begin Lesson 10
(11days)
住正
10/13-10/17 / 年 / 買 / 売 / 町長 / 道雪
10/20-10/24 / 立自 / 夜朝 / College Issue Day
No Class / 持
10/27-
10/31 / L10 Kanji Quiz / L10 TEST / Begin Lesson 11
(9 days)
歌手 / 紙近 / 明映画
11/3-
11/7 / 病院 / 市所 / 勉強 / 有旅
11/10-11/14 / L11 Kanji Quiz / Veterans Day
No Class / L11 TEST / Begin Lesson 12
(12 days)
昔々 / 神
11/17-11/21 / 早起 / 牛使 / 働 / 連 / 別
11/24-11/28 / 度 / 色赤 / 青 / Thanksgiving
No Class / No Class
12/1-
12/5 / L12 Kanji Quiz / Oral Test
@ D274A / Oral Test
@ D274A / Oral Test
@ D274A
12/8-
12/12 / Final Exam
1:30-3:20 PM
@ D274A / No Class / No Class / No Class / No Class