Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Puerto Princesa City

Taytay Campus

Course Syllabus in
FL 2- Foreign Language 2 (Written Nihongo)

PSU Vision A premier State University in Southeast Asia that provides excellent and
relevant higher education for sustainable development.
PSU Mission The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade the quality of life of
the people by providing higher education opportunities through excellent
instruction, research, extension, production services, and transnational
collaboration and innovation.
PSU Institutional The Palawan State University is committed to produce graduates who are
Learning Outcomes agent of change, creative and critical thinkers, effective communicators,
researchers oriented learners, and value-laden individuals.
College Goal To produce skilled and well-grounded graduates who meet the standards of
diverse industries.
Program Objectives The objectives of the program are:
a. Undertake projects that show ability to solve complex technical problems
and to work in teams on problems whose solutions lead to significant
societal benefits;
b. Meet the growing demand for individuals skilled in the management of
information technology system;
c. Provide our graduates with a quality technical education that will equip
them for productive careers in the field of Information Technology
d. Demonstrate professional IT success via promotions and/or positions of
increasing responsibility
e. Provide our graduates with the communication skills and social and
ethical awareness requisite for the effective and responsible practice of
their professions; and
f. Demonstrate life-long learning via progress toward completion of an
advanced degree, professional development or IT related training courses
and certification/s
Course Title Foreign Language 2 (Writing Nihongo)
Course No. FL 2
School Year & SY 2nd Semester, SY 2018-2019
College & Department CCRD Taytay, Information Technology Department
Course Prerequisites None
Course Unit 3 units (3 hours lecture)
Course Description Foreign Language 2 (NIHONGO) is a basic course designed for beginning
learners of the Japanese Language. The course focuses on written
communicative skills particularly through writing Nihongo. It also provides
opportunity to develop skills in reading and writing Japanese characters,
Hiragana, Katakana, and simple everyday Kanji characters. Special attention
will be placed on the basic grammatical patterns and simple conversations.
Interactive activities will be employed to ensure meaningful and relevant
learning.
Course Outcomes At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
At the end of the semester the students are expected to:
a. Understand the basic sentence/grammatical pattern in Nihongo;
b. Write and Read in Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji;
c. Carry out simple daily conversations in Nihongo;
d. Develop appreciation of the Japanese culture; and
e. Broaden understanding of international cultures in preparation for
being world class professionals of the aviation industry.

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Course Format Activity-based Discussion, , Group Activity, Group Presentation, Written

works, Quizzes, Assignments, Individual Reflection
LEARNING PLAN
Instructional
Learning Outcomes Content Activities Assessment
Resources
 Interpret the vision and Introduction Individual PSU Taytay Questionnaire
mission of the university  PSU Vision and Mission Reflection, Group Campus VMGO completion
 Discuss the Campus goal & Shared Values discussion Billboards Reflection and
and BSIT program  PSU Taytay Goals and Reaction Paper
objectives in relation to BSIT Program
ITE 4/L as a course Objectives
(1.5 hours)  Leveling and
Expectations
 Course Outline
 To associate the Part I: HIRAGANA Lecture, discussion LCD Projector, Seatwork,
working mastery of  Hiragana Overview and Peer sharing Computers, Worksheet
the general features of History Practice Writing Internet writing
Nihongo as a language  Voiced Consonants practice Game Connection Quiz
 To discuss,  Long vowel sounds Assignments
demonstrate the  Consonant doubling:
vowels and small
consonants of  Small
Hiragana writing
system and its stokes
(6.5 hours)
 To identify and Part II: Hiragana Lecture, discussion LCD Projector, Seatwork,
demonstrate the vowels Peer sharing Computers, Worksheet
vowels and  Long vowel Sounds Practice Writing Internet writing
consonants and  Hiragana k row practice Game Connection Quiz
characters of Hiragana  Voiced consonants Assignments
writing system  Hiragana s row
 To practice and and  Hiragana t row
apply the proper  Hiragana n row
writing of the  Hiragana m,y and r row
characters  Hiragana wa, wo and n
 (12 hours)
 To identify and Part III: KATAKANA Lecture, discussion LCD Projector, Seatwork,
demonstrate the  Katakana Overview Peer sharing Computers, Worksheet
vowels and and History Practice Writing Internet writing
consonants and  Katakana vowels practice Game Connection Quiz
characters of Katakana  Long vowel sounds Assignments
writing system  Small
 To practice and and  Katakana vowels
apply the proper  Katakana k,s,t and n
writing of the row
characters  Katakana h, m , y and r
(12 hours) row
 Katakana wa, wo and n

 To identify the PART IV. Kanji Lecture, discussion LCD Projector, Seatwork,
difference of Kanji  Kanji Basics Peer sharing Computers, Worksheet
system to Hirigana and  Kanji Stoke Practice Writing Internet writing
Katakana.  Font differences of practice Game Connection Quiz
 To give and Kanji Assignments
demonstrate the Kanji  Memorizing left and
characters right stroke order
 To apply the proper  Soft sounds vs hard
writing and reading of sounds
the characters
(12 hours)

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MIDTERM EXAMINATION ( hours)

 To formulate a original  PART V. Proper Lecture, discussion LCD Projector, Seatwork,
creation of sentences, Writing Peer sharing Computers, Worksheet
with proper grammar  Sentence Practice Writing Internet writing
using the writings in  Grammar Construction of Connection Quiz
nihongo.  Composition own written poem Assignments
 To compile the writings or short essay
in a poem or short practice Game
essay.
(10 hours)
FINAL EXAMINATION (5 hours)

Course References A. Tokunaga Akane, Yamamoto Junichi (April 2015). Easy Japanese, NHK(Japan
Broadcasting Corporation)
B. Yoshi Abe, (2007) Japanese Audio phrasebook, Lonely Planet Publications Pty
Ltd ABN 36 005 607 983 90 Marobyrnong St. Footscray, Victoria 3011,
Australia.
C. Trombley George,Takenaka Yakari, (2016-2017)From Zero LLC. 10624 S.
Eastern Ave, 3A69 Henderson, NV 89052, USA sales@fromzero.com
D. Mizutani, O and Mizutani, N. 1988. An Introduction to Modern Japanese, The
Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute. 1985. Nihongo.
E. Naganuma, N. 1966. First Lessons in Japanese. Kaitakusha Tsujit, E, and Lloyd,
C. 2004. Japanese in Seven Days. McGraw Hill Three A Corporation. 1998.
Minna no Nihongo. Tokyo Japan.
Additional Materials Computer/laptop with internet connection

Course Grading System:

Requirements Class Participation 20%
Performance 30%
Final Output 30%
Major Exam 20%
100%
Computation of Final Grade:
Final Grade = (Midterm Grade * .67) * (Tentative Final Grade * .33)

Course Policies 1. Students who incur absences should present excuse letter signed by the College
Dean. If the absence is due to illness, a medical certificate should be attached to the
excuse letter.
2. A student is automatically dropped from the class if he/she incurs at least eight (8)
unexcused absences.
3. Make-up quizzes/activities can only be given if the student’s absence is excused.
4. Late submission of requirements would mean corresponding deductions from the
students’ total points.
5. The last day of dropping subject should be strictly observed.
6. Cellular phones should be set in silent mode while inside the classroom. Texting,
making calls, etc. are allowed only in case of emergencies and with the permission
of the teacher.
7. Students who cheat during major examinations will automatically get a grade of
zero (0) in the said examination. A second offense would mean a final grade of 5.0 in
the subject. These actions shall be without prejudice to other disciplinary actions as
may appropriate in accordance with policies set by the University.
8. Students should report to class in complete uniform. The student’s school
identification should always be in the students’ possession.
9. Students are expected to be familiar with and to follow and comply with all other
policies by the College or the University.
10. Eating inside the laboratory room is prohibited.
Supplementary www.nhk.or.jp/lesson
Material Japanese writing application

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Consultation Period

Prepared by:

Khristina D. Lafuente
Instructor

Recommended by:

Ace York C. Mangalino

Instruction Coordinator

Approved by:

Dorothy Joy S. Elanga

Campus Director

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