Bellevue Community College                 JAPN& 121 Syllabus       

JAPAN 121 – Japanese I

Fall Quarter 2008

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

Required Materials: Elementary Japanese GENKI - I at BCC bookstore. This semester we will study basic sentences and vocabularies and GENKI(1-4).

Elementary Japanese `GENKI` Workbook – I

Schedule   9/22/08-12/09/08    10:30a-11:20a     M-F    Room R-301

Quiz #1  10/9&10         Quiz #2  10/30& 31        Quiz #3  11/20&21       

Final test   12/1-5             Make up test  (students need appointment 12/8&9)

Grading:              

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

Quizzes	=	400 points
Homework	=	200 points
Attendance & Class participation	=	200 points
Final Exam	=	200 points
* Student’s conversational Skills	.=	Will be evaluated based on class discussions
* Attendance	=	Each absence will result in a loss of 10 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 : Final Project : Students will form groups of 4  and will explain to their classmates the contents of1- 4 chapters in the textbook.  Each student will take a topic from the chapter to present. Presentations will last approximately 5 minutes.  After these group presentations, classmates from the audience will ask questions of their student teachers.  Students will be graded individually with 75% of the grade determined by their presentation and 25% by their answers to student questions.  Good questions from students in the audience will help their grades.

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 “F” 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’s 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 DRC student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DRC ( Disability Resource Center) reception area in the Student Services Building.