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JAPANESE
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CLASS HOURS
1. Required (available at Hornet Bookstore):
2. Print, E-text and Web Resource Page for Literatures in This Course うらしま太郎 Urashima Taro
雪女 Yuki Onna
耳なし芳一 Miminashi Hoichi (Earless Hoichi) & Heike Monogatari
源氏物語 Genji monogatari, Tale of Genji
坊ちゃん Botchan
窓ぎわのトットちゃん Best of Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window
3. Useful web page for this course Online Resources/Database for students and teachers
Information on Japanese literature
Japanese Literature sites
Japanese Reading Site
Dictionary
This is a survey course conducted in Japanese as an introduction to Japanese literature. Students will learn a variety of works: haiku poetry, dramas, short stories, manga, animation, & articles on Web. Students will further develop Japanese language skills through oral and written assignments and short translations. Students will also be able to gain appreciation of some fundamental concepts of classical and literary principles, ideas, values, aesthetic beauty, symbolism and forms through reading of Japanese Literature from 10th century to the present in Japanese texts. Due to the diversified students' background, students will be able to choose a reading material that they want to read. Prerequisite: JAPN 002B or equivalent, or instructor permission. This course counts towards Japanese Minor. COURSE PROCEDURES On the other hands, due to the dif fences in their proficiency level and interests, an individual student or a group of students can choose their own reading material through the consultation with your instructor. The selection of the material should be completed by the end of the second week (Thursday, September 9). From the third week on, students are expected to report what they are reading to their classmates. At the end of the semester, students will summarize what they read and make a presentation. Recommended reading material 1. Online material (See above) 2. Hard-copy materials (1) Textbook
(2) You can choose educational and popular comics, famous Japanese literature, children's stories, etc.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: At this stage (Intermediate Low and Middle), learners’ speech may continue to be characterized by frequent long pauses since the smooth incorporation of even basic conversational strategies is often hindered as the speaker struggles to create appropriate language forms. Pronunciation may continue to be strongly influenced by first language and fluency may still be strained. Although misunderstandings still arise, sympathetic interlocutors (e.g. teachers and tutors) can understand the Intermediate-Mid speaker. Japanese is a Category 3 language, which is the most challenging language for native speakers of English. After the completion of 116A, 116B, 110, & 150, majority students are expected to demonstrate intermediate (Mid) level proficiency in tasks. Those who minor in Japanese are expected to pass Japanese Proficiency Test (Level 3). Exceptional students may be able to pass Japanese Proficiency Test (Level 2). For more information, visit (http://www.jpf.org.au/slc/proficiency/proficiency.htm) Some students may be advanced level of Japanese language speakers. They should demonstrate their improvement throughout the semester and I highly encourage you to stop by at my office and discuss literatures that you are reading. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN JAPANESE At the end of the semester, students are able to:
COURSE PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATION The information and material related to this course will be posted on WebCT (http://online.csus.edu). Log in with your Saclink ID and password. In the LESSON, you will find daily schedule. In addition, you will find the learning modules of 漢字 (Basic Kanji Book Volume 2) and 毎日の聞き取り (Everyday listening). It is your responsibility to follow the schedule, study and review these materials. We will read 5 works of literature (*We will read a portion of each work)
It is your job outside of class to keep reviewing the new grammar, vocabulary, the Japanese writing system, as well as material learned previously. Take online exercises for preview and review. And practice by talking with Japanese tutors [http://www.csus.edu/indiv/m/masuyama/Courses/tutorial.htm]. Note that I will not attempt to introduce and practice all the new grammar and vocabulary in each reading material. Items needing no special presentation or practice will be left for you to master on your own. Evaluation: 1. 5 reading materials: 35 %
2. Individual reading project: 30% (Exceptional project may receive additional points)
3. In class and online quizzes & exercises: 20% 4. Developing your e-Portfolio: 10% 5. Active participation & 1 minute speech: 5 % * Active participation of the student in class is the most essential and important key to improve your language skills. Be on time. If you miss more than a week, contact your instructor. If you need to make a special arrangement, talk to the instructor. Grading Scale 100 – 93.0 A Note: (1) To take JPN 150, you need a C or better. (2) The three lowest grades of quizzes and exercises will be automatically omitted at the end of the semester (this applies to all students). (3) Make up policy 1) You provide the instructor with an official statement (written by a doctor, an advisor, etc.) which explains your absence. AND 2) You provide the excuse as soon as possible; typically before the class for the expected events and after (but as soon as possible) the class for unexpected events. In the case above, for the homework assignments, the first day of presence after the absence is considered as the due date, and for the other graded items, the appointment must be made for a make up in a timely manner. The homework assignments may be handed in before the due date for the full credit, if the student cannot be present on the due date.
Other issues * Academic dishonesty * The Student Health Center and satellite clinics provide students with a "Visit Verification Note" to verify that the student was seen at the health center and they are unable to attend class. Students must see a provider in order to obtain this note, they are not handed out freely and the note pads are not easily accessible. * Add/Drop policy The Add/Drop policy will be followed as detailed in the CSUS 2006-7 Class Schedule. Drops during the last three weeks of class will not be accepted for any reason (Students with an emergency during this time period can request to be assigned a grade of “I” in the course and must make up the missed assignments/exams within 12 months or the “I” will automatically become an “F.” * If you have a disability and require accommodations, you need to provide disability documentation to the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD), Lassen Hall 1008, (916) 278-6955. Please discuss your accommodation needs with me after class or during my office hours early in the semester.
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