Bellevue College JAPANESE 221,222&223B Syllabus

Item #’s 1519,1521,& 1523

Fall Quarter 2009

Instructor: Toyomi Shiromaru E-mail tshiroma@bellevuecollege.edu

Required Materials: Elementary Japanese GENKI–II&Work bookie at BCC bookstore.This semester we will study GENKII (13—15)

Schedule ９/21/09 - 12/8/09 5:30p-7:40p M&W Room A243-

Quiz #1 10/14 Quiz #2 11/2 Quiz #3 11/23

Final written test 12/ 7

Make up test (students need appointment 12/8)

Grading: 1) The final grade will be a composite of: Total . . . 1000 point

Quiz: total of 500 points Final Exam: 200 points

Homework: 100 points Attendance and class participation: 200 points

* Student’s conversational skills will be evaluated based on class discussions.

* Attendance: Each absence will result in a loss of 10 points

2) Grading: A (950 – 1000 points) A- (900-949) B+ ( 870-899) B ( 830-869) B- ( 800-829) C+ (770-799) C (730-769) C- (700-729)

D+, D, D- (699-600) F(0-590)

Quiz: Quizzes will evaluate listening, conversational, and writing skills based on the textbook. There will be a total of 3 quizzes. The instructor will give a handout before each quiz, which covers the materials to be tested. Students can take a makeup exam (Only student has reasonable reason), for missed quizzes by arrangement with the instructor.

Final Exam will be written and will include the following materials:

All chapters covered this quarter

All handouts

At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to read some kanji and write some kanji. Student will also able to ask and response and to exchange information.

Drop procedure: If unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to formally withdraw by the official due day. Failure to do so will result in an automatic “F” grade. Should a special situation arise after the designated withdrawal date, you must speak with the instructor.

Missed Class Policy: If you miss a class, you are responsible for getting missed lecture notes and other materials from classmates. I will not likely provide materials after the missed class.

Late Arrival Policy: If you arrive after I have taken attendance, you will receive only half credit for the day’s attendance after you have reported to me.

Extra Credit Assignments: There will be no extra credit assignments.

*If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of an emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

*If you would like to inquire about becoming a DRC student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DRC (Disability Resource Center) reception area in the Student Services Building., B132