Summer 2023 - JAPN 100 D400
Japanese I (3)
Class Number: 4164
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 16, 2023
Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to Japanese for students with no background in that language. Introduces basic oral and written skills, and the three Japanese writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji). Students who took Japanese courses in secondary school and/or with previous knowledge of Japanese may need to be evaluated for placement into JAPN 110 or higher level of courses and are required to contact the instructor before enrollment. Students enrolled directly into JAPN 110 may not take this course for credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
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 grammars and increase vocabulary.
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.
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
PLACEMENT: 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. The failure to report previous knowledge of Japanese may result in a withdrawal from the course.
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
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
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
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
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.