Bellevue Community College       SECOND-YEAR  JAPANESE           Syllabus

Instructor: Toyomi.  Shiromaru                                   E-mail Tshiroma@bcc.ctc.edu

Office hours: If want to see me, please come 10 minute before the start of Japanese class (all) or sent an email.

 

Required Materials: 2nd Year Module for course by Toyomi Shiromaru available at BCC bookstore.  

Option:  An Invitation Contemporary Japanese by Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku “Yookoso”

We will study these Topics  . . . ..    Fall: Transportation and Travel.   

                                                          Winter: Home, Body and Health

 Spring: Life and Occupation, Communication and Media, and Nature and Culture.

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

Quiz: total of 400 points          Final Exam:   200 points

Homework:   100 points             Attendance and class participation: 300 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)  

Option:  An Invitation Contemporary Japanese by Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku “Yookoso”

This semester we will study

Quiz: Quizzes will evaluate listening, conversational, and writing skills based on the textbook.  There will be a total of 2 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 Project: For the final project, for the final project students will research their topics in Japan  and give a 10-minute oral presentation in Japanese and English to the class after they have given the teacher and classmates a typed copy of their results.   Before this presentation, students must give the teacher a written copy of their speech in both Japanese and English.

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 DSS student you may call 564-2498 or go in person to the DSS (Disability Support Services) reception area in the Student Services Building.