Syllabus for Japanese I (Term 1999-2000) Room 109/ 108

Instructor: Mrs. Takae Shibasaki

Objectives: 1) Students will understand fundamental concepts of Japanese language and culture.

2)By the end of the term, students will be able to read and write simple Japanese sentences in both Hiragana and Katakana.

3)By the end of the term, students will be able to communicate in simple Japanese words.

4)Students may prepare for taking Japanese II and Japanese studies in college. They may also utilize their knowledge of Japanese in there daily lives.

Course Requirements:

1)Assigned exercises and participation. Most of the class activities, oral presentations, and quiz/ test reviews are scheduled on Fridays.

2)Short quizzes/unit tests. Most of the quizzes tests are scheduled on Mondays.

3)Worksheet exercises are due on the assigned date. Students are supposed to complete the worksheet assignment and turn in their notebook without delay.

4)Two term papers ( 2 to 3 pages each)

What to Bring:

1)All students are required to bring their writing materials such as pens ( black or blue) pencils, erasers, papers ( for quizzes/tests) and notebooks.

2)Prepare two notebooks: (A) one for taking notes

**Each page of the notebook (B) should be reviewed and signed by the parent(s) or guardian(s). If it is not properly signed, students have to take their notebooks back home again to be signed.

3)One Japanese- English/ English- Japanese dictionary. This is not mandatory but highly recommended.

Grading: Make-Ups: Friday Lunch hour or by

1. A= 100 to 90 % appointment. See Mrs.
2. B= 89 to 80 % Shibasaki first.
3. C= 79 to 70 %
4. D= 69 to 60 % Questions: See Mrs. Shibasaki before
5. F= below 59 % or after class to make

Rules of Conduct:

1. Students are expected to follow the instructions and behave in an appropriate and respectful manner
2. Absolutely no feet stomping, throwing things, yelling, whistling, gum chewing, making loud noise, sleeping, and other inappropriate behaviors.

Course Contents:

1)To name things 2)to modify things 3)to describe how/what things are 4)to ask a question 5)to describe a position 6) to indicate time 7)to be negative 8)to describe the way things are 9) to tell how/where you do things 10) to describe the way things are 11)to say give or get 12) to make a request or an invitation 13) to permit, prohibit, or demand 15)to hazard a guess 16)to make comparisons 17)to refer to your own experience 18) to express ability 19) to say this is the first time 20)to express a preference 21) to express your wish or intention 22) to tell of a decision 23)to quote someone 24) to indicate purpose 25)to express your wish or intention 26)to give a detailed description 27)to describe how things change 28)to indicate cause and effect 29)to say when 30) to modify nouns

**this syllabus is tentative and is subject to change during the course period.