Course Syllabus

JAPAN 1, Elementary Japanese, Part 1
Section 2077 - Course Syllabus

Course Description

Introduction to elementary Japanese grammar and development of all language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) needed to effectively communicate using cultural patterns and conventions. 

Student Learning Outcomes

1.  Initiate, maintain, and comprehend simple conversations in Japanese on everyday topics using statements and questions in the present tenses.

2.  Write coherent paragraphs containing descriptions of people, places, and everyday activities.

3.  Read level appropriate material written in Hiragana, Katakana, Romaji and some Kanji.

4.  Utilize Japanese in linguistically and culturally appropriate ways at the beginning level.

5.  Demonstrate cultural awareness and insights about the Japanese-speaking world as well as the Japanese-speaking communities in the United States.

Class Meetings

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 6 p.m. in Emeritus Room 1596,  8/20 - 12/12 and Final Exam on 12/17.　No class on 11/28 (Thanksgiving Holiday).

Instructor Contact

Kiyo Okazaki　　岡崎きよ

Email:  kokazaki @santarosa.edu 

Phone: (707) 849-8259

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 8/27 - 12/17,  2:50-3:50 pm in the Foreign Language Lab (Rm 1525).

Textbook

GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese.  Level 1,  2nd ed.  Banno, Eri.   2011 

ISBN: 978-4-7890-1440-3 

Workbook

GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese.  Level 1,  2nd ed.  Banno, Eri.  2011

ISBN: 978-4-7890-1441-0

You can locate and order textbooks online via the SRJC Bookstore. Note that if you want to pick your books up in Petaluma, you need to order them from the Petaluma Bookstore website.

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Day Class Ends: Thursday, December 12.  Final Exam on Tuesday, December 17

Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: August 25

Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: September 8 

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol:  September 8

Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: September 29 

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: November 17

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

Last day to add the P/NP option is September 29.

Attendance

Attending every class (both hours) is an essential element for this course and  important for your overall success in mastering what is covered during the class.  Attendance points are given for each hour attended.  Please make every effort to arrive on time and be ready for the class.  It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class in a row that you contact me to avoid falling behind or being dropped from the class. 

Students who fail to attend the first class of the semester without prior communication will be dropped from the class.   Please contact me if you need to miss the first class.

Late Policy

Homework assignments are due at the class meeting on the day specified.  Since the class will move quite quickly and your mastery of new concepts, grammar, vocabulary, etc. that are introduced in each class lay the foundation for each progressive step, it is essential that you stay current on your assignments.   For this reason a late submission due to absence is only accepted at the next class meeting,  Submissions more than one class meeting late are not accepted.  In case of illness, a doctor's note may be requested.

No homework will be accepted via email.   If any homework assignment is missed, zero point will be recorded.

Exam

There will be quizzes, chapter review exams and a final exam. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. 

In case of absence, a make-up quiz and chapter review exam will be given only at the next class meeting during the break.  In case of illness, special arrangements may be made.  Doctor's note may be requested.

If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score.

Grading Policy

The following elements receive points:  attendance & in-class participation, homework assignments, quizzes, chapter exams & final exam, and other assignments.  The total points will determine your final grade.

25-30%    Skill demonstrations:  in-class oral participation, skill performance assessment

25-30%    Writing:  written homework, dictation and translation, short composition

25-30%    Exams: quizzes, chapter exams and final exam other than skill performance assessments

10-20%     Problem solving:  workbook exercises, group activities, project

5%                Any assessment that do not logically fit into above categories

The following elements receive points;  class attendance & in-class participation, homework assignments, quizzes, chapter exams & final exam, oral presentation, and other assignments & activities.  The total points will determine your final grade.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A	85% and above
B	75% and above
C	65 % and above
D	55 % and above

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class

 

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

Other Important Policies and Practices

Avoid Plagiarism Like the, er, Plague

Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.

The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.

Plagiarism: How to avoid it

This activity tests your knowledge of plagiarism (not graded): Self-check: Plagiarism

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

• Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
• Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
• Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
• Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
• Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
• Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
• Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.