Bellevue Community College JAPAN ADVANCED FIRST-YEAR 103 Syllabus

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

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

Required Materials: 1st year Module for course by Toyomi Shiromaru available at BCC bookstore. This semester we will study hobby, food and shopping.

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

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 lesson.

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 : Students must give a 5-10 minute oral presentation in Japanese to their hobby, food or shopping. 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: At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to read and write both hiragana and katakana and to recognize some basic kanji characters. Student will also able to ask and response and to exchange information using polite and dictionary forms.

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.