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JPN 0001 - Elementary Japanese - Level I

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 72 lecture Description: Introduction to Japanese language; reading, writing, with emphasis on speaking. Pronunciation, sound system, intonation, basic vocabulary and grammar of spoken Japanese. Grammar emphasis is word order, postpositions, and some conjugation in simple sentences. Introduction to geography, customs and culture of Japan. Students required to learn Hiragana script and Kanji characters. Corresponds to two years of high school study. (CSU, UC) Units 4 Lecture-Discussion 72 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 72 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Recognize and paraphrase elementary Japanese spoken in present and past tenses at moderate conversational speed. Produce accurate pronunciation with grammatically correct sentences in Novice Mid level conversations. Recognize and explain what is read in present and past tenses from any elementary reading passage. Formulate and write short sentences and paragraphs in present and past tense using Katakana, Hiragana and 58 Kanji. Compare and contrast cultural perspectives based on reading, discussions and videos. Course Content Outline I. Pronunciation of sound systems A. Basic vowels B. Consonant cluster C. Romanization. II. Useful expressions related to everyday life situations. III. Introduction of two types of scripts A. Hiragana (mandatory) B. Katakana; IV. Motion verbs and related relationals A. Verb conjugation in present/past B. Verb affirmative/negative forms V. Converting indicative sentences into interrogative sentences with basic interrogative expressions. VI. Propositional form "Mashoo" (Let's do). VII. Verbs of existence with related relationals used to identify objects and surroundings. A. "Imasu" B. "Armimasu (there is) VIII. Useful adjectives to describe things around us, and making possessive case using a relational "No". IX. Explaining nationality and language using suffixes related to geography and nationality. X. Adverbs depicting degree. XI. Expressing liking/disliking and skillfulness/unskillfulness. XII. Time words, suppositional form "Deshoo". XIII. Formulating polite requests and asking for permission. XIV. Rejecting requests. XV. Describing activities using the te-form verb format. XVI. Vocabulary for family members. XVII. Numbers and counters to count objects around us and to tell time. XVIII. Transliterating one's full name and sentences in the script Hiragana. XIX. Japanese holidays and customs. Course Objectives Course Objectives Through oral and written exercises, activities, assignments, students will: 1. Pronounce the Japanese phonetic sounds correctly. 2. Engage in simple conversation using polite speech. 3. Identify objects around you and identify your actions. 4. Discuss your likes and dislikes. 5. Describe what you do well and what you do poorly. 6. Recall how the Japanese honor the other person's feelings and indicate this politeness both orally and in written form. 7. Describe the objects in your environment and their function by using adjectives and adverbs of degree. 8. Count objects around you using numbers and particular counters related to the objects. 9. Express suppositional feelings. 10. Introduce yourself (age, school year, major and nationality). 11. Write one's full name and sentences in Hiragana and Katakana, two of three scripts of the Japanese writing system. 12. Formulate both orally and in written form interrogative sentences from indicative sentences using basic interrogative expressions. 13. Identify nationalities and languages by using suffixes. 14. Describe one's family both orally and in written form. 15. Recognize and categorize vocabulary and idiomatic expressions according to their thematic area. 16. Discuss the Japanese culture, its traditions and customs. 17. Employ verbs of action. 18. Employ verbs of existence when identifying objects. 19. Tell the time and give your phone number. 20. "NA" and "I" adjectives. 21. Employ verbs conjugation format: te-form. 22. Demonstrate use of vocabulary pertaining to shopping. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read the dialogue presented in each lesson to become familiar with the vocabulary, useful expressions and cultural aspects of Japanese life related to the theme developed that lesson. Answer questions orally or in writing. Prepare to answer questions in class about the dialogue. 2. Read material pertaining to daily routines, diaries, letters, postcards, and bulletin boards. Answer questions orally in class in Japanese based on the readings. Example: read this passage about the someone's daily routine and find out about his schedule. わたしはまいにち七時におきます。うちであさごはんをたべます。八時にだいがくへいきます。九時ににほんごをべんきょうします。十二時半にだいがくでひるごはんをたべます。 ときどきコーヒーをのみます。四時にとしょかんでほんをよみます。六時ごろうちへかえります。十時にテレビをみます。十二時ごろねます。 Romaji: watashi ha mainichi shichiji ni okimasu. uchide asagohan o tabemasu. hachijini daigaku he ikimasu. kuji ni nihonngo o benkyoo shimasu. juunijihan ni daigaku de hirugohan o tabemasu. tokidoki koohii o nomimasu. yoji ni toshokande hon o yomimasu. rokujigoro uchi e kaerimasu. jyuujini terebi o mimosa. juunijigoro nemasu. English: Every day I get up at 7. I eat breakfast at home. I go to college at 8. I study Japanese at 9. I eat lunch at 12:30 on campus. I sometimes drink coffee. I read a book at 4 in the library. I go back home at around 6. I watch TV at 10. I go to bed at around 12. Students will answer these questions in Japanese: 1. 七時に何をしますか。shichiji ni nani o shimasuka. What does he do at 7? 2. 大学に何時に行きますか。daigaku ni nanjini ikimasuka. What time does he go to college? Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a short sentence with useful KO, SO, A, DO words using "KO, SO, A, DO. Koko ni jisko ga arimasu. Koko ni imu ga imasu. Soko ni zasshi ga arimasu. Soko ni tori ga imasu. Asoko ni honya ga arimasu. Asoko ni neko ga imasu. Doko ni panya ga arimasu ka. Doko ni sensei ga imasuka. 2. Write a skit using grammar patterns learned in class and present it with a partner. 1)Asking はい(hai)／いいえ(iie)questions, using 〜は(ha)〜ですか(desuka) 2) Asking questions using question words 3) Noun 1 の(no)Noun 2 4) これ、それ、あれ、どれ(kore,sore,are,dore) 5) この(kono)、その(sono)、あの(ano)、どの(dono)＋Noun 6) ここ(koko)、そこ(soko)、あそこ(asoko)、どこ(doko) 7) Nounじゃないです(jayanaidesu) 8) Sentence ending particlesね(ne)、よ(yo) 9) Present affirmative/negative forms of verbs 10) Goal of location makerに(ni)／へ(e) 11)Object markerを(o) 12) Location of action markerで(de) 13) Specific time markerに(ni) 14) 〜ませんか(masenka)　(extending an invitation) 15) Frequency adverbs 16) X　があります(ga arimasu)／います(imasu) 17) Xは(ha)Yの(no)location wordです(desu) 18) Present tense of copula verbです(desu) 19) Past affirmative/negative forms of verbs 20) Similarity marker も(mo) 21) Timeごろ(gore)/duration of timeぐらい(gurai) 22) Noun 1 と(to)Noun 2 (and) 23)Noun と(with) 24) Adjectives (affirmative/negative) 24) 〜がすきです(ga sukidesu)／がきらいです(ga kiraidesu) 25) 〜ましょう(mashoo)／〜ましょうか(mashooka) (suggesting a plan of action) 26) 〜てください(tekudasai)(request) 27) 〜てもいいですか(temoiidesuka)／〜てもいいです(temoiidesu) (permissison) 28) 〜てはいけません(tehaikemasen)(prohibit) 29) Describing multiple activities usingて(te)form 30) 〜から(kara)(reason) 31) 〜ましょうか(mashooka)(offering assistance) Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.