Department of Modern Languages - Florida International University

Florida International University
Department of Modern Languages
Syllabus: JPN 3400 (Advanced Japanese I)
セメスター: 2015 年 春
クラス: 10:00 – 10:50
クラスの日: 月、水、金
部屋: GC 289
サイト:
http://dll.fiu.edu/
http://asianstudies.fiu.edu
インストラクター: Asuka H. Mashav
オフィス: 481A (DM)
Office hours: 1:00 – 2:00 月 水 金
and 予約
Tel: (305) 348-6516 / Fax: (305)348-1085
メールアドレス: [email protected]
Course Description:
This third year course is designed to enable students to read modern Japanese materials with the
aid of dictionaries. Students will build their four language skills on the individual’s current
language level and ability. As an intermediate course, however, increased attention will be given
to the reading and writing in the Japanese writing system. Also, in depth study of Japanese
culture, formation of different language styles and systems, history and issues in the
contemporary society will be studied.
Course Objectives:
-Students will expand their vocabulary and knowledge of structural patterns of the language.
-Students will develop the ability to communicate in more complicated situations and social
contexts.
-Students will develop the ability to write letters, personal essays and descriptive essays in
Japanese.
-Students will learn approximately 60 additional kanji.
-Students will become more acquainted with aspects of Japanese culture that relate to the lesson
topics.
Textbooks:
Textbook: Banno, Ikeda, Ohno, Shinagawa, Tokashiki (2011). GENKI: An Integrated Course in
Elementary Japanese I (2nd Edition). Tokyo: The Japan Times, Ltd. (ISBN: 4-7890-1440-3)
Workbook: Banno, Ikeda, Ohno, Shinagawa, Tokashiki (2011). GENKI: An Integrated Course in
Elementary Japanese I Workbook (2nd Edition). Tokyo: The Japan Times, Ltd. (ISBN: 4-78901441-0)
Course Work: Lesson 20-23
Grading Scale:
100 – 94 A
93 – 90
A89 – 87
B+
86 – 83
B
Grades:
Assignment
Quizzes
Chapter tests
Final exam
Class participation
Presentation
Final interview
82 – 80
79 – 77
76 – 73
72 – 70
BC+
C
C-
69 – 67
D+
66 – 63
D
62 – 60
D59 & below F
15%
15%
25%
15%
10%
10%
10%
Class: Classes meet twice a week, and daily attendance and participation are absolutely
necessary. All students are expected to be fully prepared and on time for class. If something
comes up which causes you to miss class, please contact me as soon as possible either by phone
or e-mail.
Penalty of absences are as follow (No extra work can make up for the absences):
 Three times of being late will equal one day absence.
 Leaving early without permission will equal to one day absence.
Assignments:
 Assignments (HW) are designed to give you a chance to review what you learn in
class each day. Therefore, the assignment is due on the next class day after it is
assigned. Late assignments are not accepted.
Quizzes/Exams:
Missing a test will lead to failure on the test unless you arrange a make-up with the instructor in
advance. Make-up quizzes/tests are given only if you have contacted the instructor and been
granted the permission before the scheduled test time, except for emergency cases. The time
for taking the make-up must be as soon as possible after the original test. The lowest quiz (not
the chapter tests) will be dropped from your final grade.
*Students are responsible for revisions announced in class.
Final exam
This will be a comprehensive exam. It will cover from chapter 20-23.
Final interview
You will have a final interview with Sensei. It will be a short conversation.
Presentation
You will have a paired/group presentation. You must make the skit with your partner and
memorize all lines. More details will be announced in class.
Attention:
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No cheating and plagiarizing. Cheating/Plagiarizing will lead to failure on the
test/assignment.
Keep your appointments with instructors. Be punctual. If you cannot show up
at the scheduled time or must reschedule, call beforehand. If for some reason, you
could not call in advance call afterward, as soon as you can.
Make many mistakes! You learn the best when you make mistakes. Others can
learn from your mistakes, too. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
*Disability Statement: Students with documented special learning needs may
want to inform the instructor.
2015 年
春学期
DATE
CLASS SCHEDULE
HOMEWORK
1/12 M
自己紹介とクラスの説明
シラバスの
プリント
1/14
1/16
1/19 M
1/21
1/23
1/26 M
1/28
漢字と単語
文法1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
文法2
文法3
文法4
文法5
1/30
文法6 & Dialogue
2/2 M
p.207, p.329, Handout,
Online Review
Chapter 20 test
漢字と単語
文法1
文法2
文法3
文法4
文法5& Dialogue
p.229, p.335 B & C, Handout,
Online Review
2/4
2/6
2/9 M
2/11
2/13
2/16 M
2/18
2/20
コーススケジュール
QUIZ
単語と漢字の
復習
x
漢字
x
単語
p.329
(Textbook)
p.123,p.124
p.68-p.76
x
x
漢字
単語
p.335 B & C
p.125, p.126
p.77-p.85
2/23 M
2/25
2/27
3/2 M
3/4
3/6
3/9 M
3/6
3/16 M
3/18
3/20
3/23 M
3/25
3/27
3/30 M
4/1
4/3
4/6 M
4/8
4/10
4/13 M
4/15
4/17
4/20 M
4/22
4/24
4/27 M
Chapter 21 test
漢字と単語
SJS Conference
(Asian Studies Program)
文法1
文法2
Speaker
文法3
文法4
Spring Break
文法5& Dialogue
p.251, p.339- p.341B&C&D,
Handout, Online Review
Chapter 22 test
漢字と単語
文法1
文法2
文法3
文法4
文法5& Dialogue
p.273, p.345 - p.347, Handout
Online Review
Chapter 23 test
Final review 漢字と単語
Final review 文法
Final interview
Final interview
Presentation
Presentation
Presentation
Final Exam 9:45-11:45
x
x
漢字
x
p.341B&C&D
p.127, p.128
p.86 - p.94
単語
x
漢字
単語
x
p.345 - p.347
p.129, p.130
p.97- p.105
Note: Professor reserves the right to modify syllabus as necessary.