Homework consists of the followings:

  • Workbook: Check the due dates on the Schedule!
  • Reading "Grammar" section in the textbook
  • Studying vocabulary for Vocabulary quizzes, and check-up questions for Review Quiz.
  • Performing "Model Conversation"
  • Listening to audio files on CD or WebCT
  • Doing "Practice" in the textbook
  • Previewing and Reviewing the material on WebCT.

In each lesson, there will be a Vocabulary quiz and a Review Quiz. There will be three major tests: Test 1 (L1-2), Test 2 (L3-4), and Test 3/Final (L5-6). Do a little homework EVERY day.

This Homework List is subject to change and will not be complete at the start of the semester.


Day Activities  
Week 1
Content
Due

August 31
(Monday)

8月31日
(月)

*** Textbook Page ***
You will see pages 1-24 twice in this textbook. The first one deals with how to use the textbook and Japanese writing system; the second one starts with Conversation and Grammar section, which include the table of the content, greeting, and Lesson 1. When I indicate the assigned pages, I will use "the first one" for the first set of pages 1-24 and "the second one" for the second set.

In class, I will go over

  • Greeting (Read Textbook pp. 6-8 of the second one)

  • Japanese Writing System (Read Textbook pp. 18-19 of the first one)

  • Hiragana Recognition
    あ　い　う　え　お　
    か　き　く　け　こ

  • Course Syllabus

After class

  • Get a Saclink account if you do not have

  • Purchase Genki I textbook and Workbook. In case that the textbook or workbook is sold out, please place an order at the bookstore or purchase it through online. While you are waiting for textbook or workbook, you can use PDF files of Workbook (Hiragana and Lesson 1 only) and Textbook (Lesson 1 only)

At home

  • Go over greeting and study the first 25 Hiragana (See below; Textbook p. 252 has a hiragana chart)
  • Do workbook (Workbook, pp.105 & 106) - You will be asked to submit this on Thusday, September 3.

  • Get a Saclink account if you do not have

  • Purchase Genki I Textbook and Workbook. In case that the textbook or workbook is sold out, please place an order at the bookstore or purchase it through online. While you are waiting for textbook or workbook, you can use PDF files of Workbook (Hiragana and Lesson 1 only) and Textbook (Lesson 1 only)

September 1
(Tuesday)

9月1日
(火)

In class

  • Review Greeting: (Textbook pp. 6-8 of the second one)

  • Japanese Wriring System - Hiragana: (Read Textbook pp. 18-19 of the first one)

  • Hiragana Recognition (25 hiragana)
    あ　い　う　え　お　
    か　き　く　け　こ　
    さ　し　す　せ　そ　
    た　ち　つ　て　と　
    な　に　ぬ　ね　の

  • Visit our web resource page Usagi's Page

  • SacCT tour
    Open Homepage - Content - Writing system: Hiragana mnemonics

At home

  • Review 25 hiragana (あ〜の）and study 21 hiragana （は〜ん）
  • Do workbook (pp.107 & 108) - You will be asked to submit this on Thusday, September 3.

  • Go over greeting and study the first 25 Hiragana (See below; Textbook p. 252 has a hiragana chart)

September 3
(Wednesday)

9月2日
(水)

In class

  • Hiragana Writing
    Read/review Textbook pp. 18-19 of the first one
    Textbook pp. 252 has Hiragana chart

  • Greeting
    Read/review Textbook pp. 6-8 of the second one

  • Hiragana Recognition (21 hiragana)
    は　ひ　ふ　へ　ほ
    ま　み　む　め　も
    や　(い)　ゆ　(え)　よ
    ら　り　る　れ　ろ
    わ　(い)　(う)　(え)　を
    ん

At home

  • Review all hiragana
  • Do workbook (pp.109)
  

September 3
Thursday

9月3日
(木)

Meet at Language
Lab
(Mariposa 2000)

Meet at Language Lab (Mariposa 2000)

In Class

  • ＊ Submit Genki Workbook (pp.105-109)
    [＊ means Homework or Quiz ]

  • Read Hiragana Variation #2-5: Textbook pp.19-22

  • Log into SacCT with your Saclink account & password. We will have a brief SacCT tour.

  • ＊ Mail
    In SacCT, send a Mail message to the instructor. The subject is Why Japanese, and the message from you to the instructor will tell the instructor why you are taking Japanese instead of another language this semester. This can be in English.

  • ＊ Discussion
    Send a group Discussion message to all members of the class. The Topic is Introductions, and the subject is "kon'nichiwa." The message from you will tell the class about a hobby of yours AND reason(s) why you are taking Japanese. This can be in English.
    If you are Section 3 (MW-12-12:50, TuTr-12-1:15), use Section 3.
    If you are Section 4 (MW-2:00 -2:50, TuTr-1:30-2:45), use Section 4.

  • ＊ Hiragana Game "Hiragana Challenge" (Try at least once!)

  • ＊ Take "Hiragana Recognition Exercise" This quiz will be posted until Monday, September 22, 11:59 pm. Also take "Sound Discrimination Exericses." This quiz will be posted until Monday, October 6, 11:59 pm. Until the due date, you have unlimited access to take this quiz. Your highest score will be recorded.

After class,

＊ means Homework or Quiz

＊ Submit Genki Workbook (pp.105-109). As for p. 109, you may want to use a separate piece of paper, copy the page, or download the scanned pdf from SacCT (First Week) for the submission because you will be asked to submit p. 110 on Tueday, Sept. 8.

＊SacCT Mail

＊SacCT Discussion Posting

＊ Hiragana Game "Hiragana Challenge" (Try at least once!)

＊ Take "Hiragana Recognition Exercise" This quiz is posted until Monday, September 21, 11:59 pm.

＊ Take Sound Discrimination Exericses. This quiz is posted until Monday, October 5, 11:59 pm.

9月4日(金) 
~
9月6日(日)

  • Self-study
    Memorize and practice writing hiragana
    Be familar with SacCT
    Make Hiragana Flash Card
 
Week 2

9月7日
(月)

No class due to Labor Day

  • Self-study
    Memorize and practice writing hiragana
    Be familar with SacCT
    Make Hiragana Flash Card
 

9月8日
(火)

Meet at a regular classroom

  • ＊ Make your Hiragana Flashcard (あ〜の）and bring it to the class.
    Prepare 46 cards. On each card, write hiragana in Japanese on one side, and its sound on the back. Both Hand-written and computer-generated flashcards are acceptable.

    • Option: You can use the following lins to create your Flash card (For printing out on Avery 5371 Business Cards.) Hiragana Flash card  Or You can print out hand-writing hiragana chart that you see on SacCT homepage.

LESSON 1 あたらしいともだち New Friends

  • ＊ Hand in Workbook p.110 & 111
    Hiragana 6 (Dots/Circles/Long Vowels)
    Hiragana 7 (Small や、ゆ、よ/Double Consonants)

  • ＊ Hiragana writing quiz 1 (paper & pencil) - 1st
    あいうえお　
    かきくけこ　
    さしすせそ　
    たちつてと　
    なにぬねの

  • ＊ Make your Hiragana Flashcard (あ〜の）and bring it to the class.
    Prepare 46 cards. On each card, write hiragana in Japanese on one side, and its sound on the back. Both Hand-written and computer-generated flashcards are acceptable.

    • Option: You can use the following lins to create your Flash card (For printing out on Avery 5371 Business Cards.) Hiragana Flash card  Or You can print out hand-writing hiragana chart that you see on SacCT homepage.

Make sure to check Lesson 1 Schedule on SacCT!

Class Content - Lesson 1 - Lesson 1 Schedule

＊ Hand in Workbook p.110 & 111
Hiragana 6 (Dots/Circles/Long Vowels)
Hiragana 7 (Small や、ゆ、よ/Double Consonants)

＊ Hiragana writing quiz 1 (paper & pencil) - 1st
あいうえお　
かきくけこ　
さしすせそ　
たちつてと　
なにぬねの

＊ Make your Hiragana Flashcard (あ〜の）and bring it to the class.