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
We meet via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., 8/18 - 12/10 and Final Exam on 12/15. No class on September 8 (Professional Development Day) and November 26 (Thanksgiving Holiday).
Instructor Contact
Kiyo Okazaki
Email: kokazaki@santarosa.edu
Phone: (707) 849-8259
Office Hours via Zoom: Tuesdays, 2-3:50 p.m. and by appointment
I respond to emails with 48 hours.
Course Web Site
Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmate's work, sharing resources, and viewing grades.
Textbook and Workbook
Textbook
GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Level 1. 2nd ed. Banno, Eri. 2011 ISBN: 978-4-7890-1441-3
Workbook
GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Level 1. 2nd ed. Banno, Eri. 2001 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.
Required Software
You will need the following software for this course.
- Adobe Scan (Capture any paper document and transform it into a high-quality PDF with text you can search).
- This application is free and will help you to create and upload a PDF doc. of all the homework.
- In the Google Play or App Store download "Adobe Scan".
- Sign in using our SRJC email.
- You will be redirected to sign in using your SRJC student ID number on the SRJC Portal Login page.
- Once you are logged in - you can use the App on your phone. The app takes pictures, automatically crops the photos and lets you edit them prior to making a PDF.
- Once you have taken a photo - you can email the link to yourself, then download the document to your computer for use.
- This application is free and will help you to create and upload a PDF doc. of all the homework.
Important Dates
Day Class Begins: Tuesday, August 18, 4-6 p.m.
Day Class Ends: Thursday, December 10, 4-6 p.m. Final Exam on December 15, 4-6 p.m.
Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: Sunday, August 23
Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: Sunday, September 6
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: Sunday, September 6
Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: Sunday, September 27
Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: Sunday, November 15
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.
You must file for the P/NP option by [date]. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.
Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum
The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. A “Q&A Forum” is also on Canvas to ask for assistance of your classmates or of instructor.
Attendance
Students who fail to attend the first class (face-to-face courses) or do not log-in to an online class after the second day of the semester will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.
Zoom Class Etiquette
- Inform your family members and others that you are in the zoom class till 5:50 p.m.
- At the beginning and the end of the class, turn on the video camera to properly begin and end the class as well as when requested by the instructor.
- During the breakout session turn o the video to have meaningful sesion with your classmates.
- Mute yourself to keep the background sound/noise to minimum.
- Unmute yourself when you need to speak: asking questions or called upon.
- Other etiquette includes refraining from: eating, talking with other, multitasking, playing with pets. In other words, let's put our full attention to class and participate during the class.
- As usual, we will be supportive and courteous to each other.
Late Policy
All assignments are due [at midnight PST?] on the due date. A late submission will receive a 20% penalty. Submissions more than one week late are not accepted without prior arrangement. Late work will not be graded unless student sends instructor an email with URL for late work.
Exams
There will be [online midterm and final] exams. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.
Grading Policy
Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade once a week and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.
Grades will be assigned as follows:
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A |
85% |
of total points of below : class participation quizzes, tests homework assignments final examination |
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B |
75% |
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C |
65% |
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D |
55% |
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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.
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.