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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - JAPN 200 D100

Japanese III (3)

Class Number: 7408

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    JAPN 110 (or JAPN 101) or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows JAPN 110. Everyday language usage is emphasized in providing students with communicative skills at the advanced introductory level of Japanese. Students learn to comprehend everyday language in various situations using the appropriate speech style, and to read adapted texts and write coherently.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course, which is the continuation of JAPN 110, is designed to provide students with communicative skills at the    advanced beginner’s level of Japanese. Students will learn to comprehend everyday language in various situations using the appropriate speech style, read adapted texts, and write coherently. Nearly one hundred Kanji will be introduced for production (for a cumulative total of three hundred).  Apart from the main textbook and its workbook, supplementary materials will be provided in order to introduce various aspects of Japanese culture. The emphasis of this course is not only to build a solid understanding of the grammatical structure of the language, but also to learn a practical usage of the language.  

NOTE: Students who are unsure about their level or background should consult the course instructor before they register.  

Grading

  • Quizzes 15%
  • Written test 1 & 2 (10% x2) 20%
  • Project 1 (Useful Japanese phrase) 10%
  • Project 2 (Interview) 25%
  • Composition 10%
  • Workbook & Participation 10%
  • Oral Exam 10%

NOTES:

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

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

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

 

*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 II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese.

The Japan Times, 2020 (3rd Edition)   
ISBN: 978-4789017329

Banno, E., Y. Ohno, Y. Sakane, and C. Shinagawa, eds. GENKI Volume II, Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary

Japanese. The Japan Times, 2020 (3rd Edition).  
ISBN: 978-4789017336

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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