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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - JAPN 200 D100

Japanese III (3)

Class Number: 6970

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, Fri, 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 is a continuation of JAPN 110 and provides a solid foundation in Japanese with oral and written communicative skills. The course will cover Lessons 13 to 17 of the textbook, GENKI volume II (3rd edition). Common grammatical structures and forms at the advanced introductory level, such as potential verbs, language rules of giving and receiving, volitional forms, etc., are introduced. In order to gain communicative competence in socio-culturally acceptable ways, students practice sentences and dialogues in class using grammatical items and vocabulary learned throughout the course. Nearly 80 kanji letters will also be introduced.

Grading

  • In-class Quizzes 15%
  • Written Exam 1 & 2 28%
  • Oral Exam 12%
  • Presentation 16%
  • Workbook 10%
  • Writing Assignments 9%
  • Attendance & Participation 10%

NOTES:

GRADING SCALE 

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: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II Textbook [third edition]. The Japan Times, 2020. ISBN-13 : 978-4789017329


Banno, E., Y. Ohno, Y. Sakane, and C. Shinagawa, eds. GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II Workbook [third edition]. The Japan Times, 2020. ISBN-13 : 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

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 term 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.