Spring 2021 - JAPN 100 E100

Introduction to Japanese I (3)

Class Number: 6337

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 25, 2021
    Sun, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A comprehensive introduction to the Japanese language providing basic oral and written communication skills through an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, and culture. The three Japanese writing systems will also be introduced (Hiragana and Katakana for production; some Kanji for recognition only). Students with previous knowledge of Japanese should not enrol in this course without consulting a Japanese instructor.

COURSE DETAILS:

PLEASE NOTE: Tutorials start in week one and all students are required to attend the first. Failure to attend the first week of classes will result in withdrawal from the course. This course will be delivered synchronously and students are expected to be available during the set scheduled class times. 

The course should cover the first 6 lessons in the textbook GENKI volume I.  In the first few lessons, students are required to learn both Hiragana and Katakana. Furthermore, a Kanji will be introduced from L 3 to L6. The goal of this course is to comprehend basic grammar points and vocabulary to establish basic speaking and listening abilities. Since each lesson takes approximately 8 hours on average to complete, its workbook should be mainly used as homework except the listening sections in order to reinforce the students’ ability to understand grammar and increase vocabulary.  

PLACEMENT/STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE

 The following students will not be permitted to take Japanese 100:

1) Those who speak Japanese at home with Japanese parents (a native speaker of Japanese)
2) Those who have taken a Japanese language course(s) in their Secondary schools within the past one year from the point of registration.
3) Those who earned 80% or higher average grade in Japanese language course(s) in their Secondary schools within the past two years from the point of registration. 

Students with any prior knowledge Japanese must contact the course chair ntakei@sfu.ca to receive permission before registering in the course. Failure to report previous knowledge of Japanese may result in a withdrawal from the course.

Grading

  • Quizzes 20%
  • Writing Practice 15%
  • Midterm & Oral Exam #1 20%
  • Final & Oral Exam #2 35%
  • Workbook & Class Performance 10%

NOTES:

GRADING SCALE

100 – 96 = A+                 86 – 83 = B+                 74 –70 = C+                 58 – 50 = D       

  95 – 91 = A                   82 – 79 = B                   69 – 65 = C                  49 –  0 = F

  90 – 87 = A-                  78 – 75 = B-                  64 – 59 = C-

*Grades are based on individual students’ achievement and not on comparison with other students.

 

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Banno, E., Y. Ohno, Y. Sakane, and C. Shinagawa, eds. GENKI Volume I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The Japan Times, 2020 (3rd Edition). 


ISBN: 978-4789017305

Banno, E., Y. Ohno, Y. Sakane, and C. Shinagawa, eds. GENKI Volume I, Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary  Japanese. The Japan Times, 2020 (3rd Edition).  


ISBN: 978-4789017312

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).