Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - JAPN 200 D100

Japanese III (3)

Class Number: 6843

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: 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, 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 earn a practical usage of the language.  

Grading

  • In-class Quizzes 10%
  • Online Quizzes 10%
  • Written Test 1&2 (10% X2) 20%
  • Oral exam 1 10%
  • Project 1 (useful Japanese phrase) 10%
  • Project 2 (interview) 20%
  • Composition 10%
  • Workbook & 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

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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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.