Course Syllabus
JAPAN 2, Elementary Japanese, Part 2
Section 4715 - Course Syllabus
Course Description
A high-beginning/low intermediate communication course designed to improve those listening, speaking, and writing skills needed for cross cultural understanding in social, academic and work-related situations.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Engage in level appropriate conversations about past, present and future activities with acceptable degree of spontaneity.
2. Be familiar with Japanese language and culture.
3. Expand and comprehend ideas, questions, instructions and requests in Japanese.
4. Construct and organize comprehensible written sentences, paragraphs and brief compositions using accurate Japanese syntax and cohesive elements.
5. Foster curiosity, inquiry, and lifelong interest in, and enjoyment of, Japanese language learning.
Class Meetings
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 6 p.m. in Emeritus Room 1518 , January 14 - May 14 and Final Exam on 5/19, 1 - 3:45 pm.. No class on January 21, February 23, March 17 and 19.
Instructor Contact
Kiyo Okazaki 岡崎きよ
Email: kokazaki @santarosa.edu
Phone: (707) 849-8259
Zoom access: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/my/kokazaki
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-3:50 and 6-6:40. Please make an appointment for weekly sessions.
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.
CLASS POWERPOINT
日本語２ PowerPoint 四月十四日 － [Autosaved].pptx
日本語２ PowerPoint 四月二十八日 レッスン11.pptx
日本語２ PowerPoint 四月二十八日 レッスン11 and 12.pptx
Important Dates
Day Class Begins: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Day Class Ends: Thursday, May 14. Final Exam on Tuesday, May 19, 1-3:45 pm
Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: January 19
Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: February 2
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: February 2
Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: April 19
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.
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 1/2 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.
Please contact me if you need to miss the first class. Students who fail to attend the first class of the semester without prior communication may be dropped from the class.
Homework
Homework assignments are emailed after each class to make sure everyone has the same information. They 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 is only accepted at the next class meeting, Late submissions more than one class meeting are not accepted. In case of illness, special arrangements may be made. A note from your doctor 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 tests 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 tests will be given only at the next class meeting during the office hour or a 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.
Skill demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including in-class participation and skill performance exams.
Writing: Written homework, reading reports, short composition
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance assessments
Problem solving: Workbook exercises, group activities, projects
Other: Any assessment that do not logically fit into above categories
The following elements receive points; class attendance & in-class participation, homework assignments, quizzes, chapter tests & final exam, oral presentation, and other assignments & activities. The total points will determine your final grade.
Grades will be assigned as follows:
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A |
85% and above |
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B |
75% and above |
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C |
65 % and above |
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D |
55 % and above |
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.
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.
Course Summary:
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