Bellevue Community College                 JAPANESE 102 Syllabus       

JAPAN 102 Intermediate First-Year  Japanese

 

Instructor: Toyomi Shiromaru          Room A-240       E-mail Tshiroma@bcc.ctc.edu

 

Required Materials: 1st year Module for course by Toyomi Shiromaru available at BCC bookstore. This semester we will study basic sentences and vocabularies.

 

Schedule:   7/18-8/6    9:30a-1:20p     M-Th 

Quiz #1  7/30         Quiz #2  8/ 8        Final test   8/9  

Make up test  (students need appointment)

Grading:              

 1) The final grade will be a composite of:Total   . . .  1000 point     

 Quiz: total of 400 points     Final Exam:   200 points

Homework:   100 points             Attendance and class participation: 300 points

            * Studentfs conversational skills will be evaluated based on class discussions. 

* Attendance: Each absence will result in a loss of 20 points

2) Grading: A (950 – 1000 points)       A - (900-949)   B+ ( 870-899)     B ( 830-869)   B- ( 800-829)   C+ (770-799)    C (730-769)   C-  (700-729)   

D+, D, D- (699-600)   F(0-590)  

Quiz:   Quizzes will evaluate listening, conversational, and writing skills based on the module.  There will be a total of 3 quizzes. The instructor will give a handout before each quiz, which covers the materials to be tested. Students can take a makeup

Exam (Only student has reasonable reason) for missed quizzes by arrangement with the instructor. 

Final Project : For the final project students must introduce themselves in Japanese to their classmates in a 3 minute oral presentation.  Before their presentation, students must give the teacher a written copy of this self-introduction in both Japanese and English.

At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to read hiragana and katakana and write hiragana.  Student will also able to ask and response and to exchange information using polite form.

Drop procedure: If unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to formally withdraw by the official due day.  Failure to do so will result in an automatic gFh grade.  Should a special situation arise after the designated withdrawal date, you must speak with the instructor. 

Missed Class Policy: If you miss a class, you are responsible for getting missed lecture notes and other materials from classmates.  I will not likely provide materials after the missed class.

Late Arrival Policy: If you arrive after I have taken attendance, you will receive only half credit for the dayfs attendance after you have reported to me.

Extra Credit Assignments: There will be no extra credit assignments.

 

* If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of an emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

 

* If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DSS (Disability Support Services) reception area in the Student Services Building.