• Japanese 1 Course Syllabus Fall 2001
  • Instructors and office hours
  • Course description
  • Requirements and class preparation
  • Attendance policy
  • Make-up policy
  • Grading
  • Texts
  • Miscellaneous
• Japanese 1 Course Schedule
• Japanese 1 Drill Schedule

• Kanji with example sentences
• Japanese Exercises

1. You are required to do three hours of class work every day. These classes are arranged as follows:
   1. Drill classes, which will be held four times a week at 7:45 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (classrooms will be announced later)
   2. Master classes, which will held every day at 9 am in Thornton 104 or 107 (initial class lists will be blitzed on the first day of class). ***NOTE: Student assignment to the sections will change every two lessons, and the teachers will switch sections every lesson)
   3. *Language Lab(or at home **on your computer), which you are required to use one hour every day, at a time that is convenient to you.

      Language Lab Hours:
      	Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday 6-10 p.m. Sunday 4-10 p.m.
      The Digital Lab:
      	You can listen to Core Conversations and Drills and also watch video clips for Core Conversations on your computer. Drag the enclosure (The Digital Lab Alias - You will receive it via blitz this afternoon) to your desktop. Click on Languages Click once and make Then get rid of the digital lab alias Open the Japanese alias Use "JSL Audio Cassetts" for JSL (The Japanese: The Spoken Language) tapes, and "Video Files" for video clips

   4. You are required to memorize the "Core Conversations" in the text, and to come to class fully prepared to actively and fluently reproduce and understand them.
   5. You are required to complete all drills and reading assignments.
   6. You are required to do all assignments on time according to the schedule. All written assignments will be given to you in class.(The due dates are written on your schedule.)

   
   

4 - Very fluent, with only one or two minor problems (for example, in pronunciation)
3 - Fluent, but with several minor problems, none of which should hinder communication
2 - One major problem (for example, grammar) which will hinder communication
1 - Two or more major problems that lead to failures in communication
0 - Absent (automatic)

1. in-class performance = 10%
2. attendances(drill & master classes, 5% each) = 10%
3. homework = 10%
4. quizzes = 10%
5. tests = 40%
6. Final Exam = 20%

1. Quizzes--You have to make it up before the next quiz.
2. Examinations--You have to make it up within five days from the scheduled day for the test.

   
   

• Japanese: The Spoken Language, Part 1, by Jorden and Noda
  ***NOTE: Japanese: The Spoken Language is written in romanized script. We have prepared a version of the text in the Japanese writing systems (hiragana, katakana, and kanji). Photocopies of our text are available for purchase in the DAMELL office, first floor of Bartlett Hall. You must purchase this text as well,since we will eventually do everything in Japanese script.
• Audio cassette tapes and videos that accompany the text are available in the language lab, which is also in Bartlett Hall.
• Reference: Essential Kanji, by P.G. O'Neil (recommended)

2. Nihongo Table: (Time and place: TBA). This language table offers you a chance not only to practice your Japanese, but to get to know your classmates and teachers well and to meet more people. We will make some Japanese dishes toward the end of the term but other than that, bring your own lunch. We encourage all of you to take this great opportunity. Come join us!

3. Ocha no Jikan(Tea Time): Ocha no Jikan(Tea Time) is held for 1st year students every week. (Time and place: TBA). You will have a chance to practice in a relaxed setting and to learn more about Japan. We encourage all of you to come.

4. DJS(Dartmouth Japan Society): They organize various events throughout the course.(Announcements will be made by blitz mail usually a week to ten days prior to the events.)

5. Academic HelpIf you need extra help, you can ask for a private tutor at Academic Skill Center (ASC@dartmouth.edu). The office is located at #301 Collis.