Course Syllabus

JPN114 Sec. 1 Elementary Japanese II / Fall 2017

Department of World Languages and Culture, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Time: M & W 10:00am—11:15pm Office Hours: MW 11:30-1:00 or by appointment

Classroom: BEH217 Phone: 702-895-3554 (No Voice-Mail)
ひ ら の ま ゆ み E-mail: mayumi.hirano@unlv.edu (preferred)
Instructor: Mayumi Hirano (平野 真由美)
Office: FDH 233 (Instructors’ Office)
☆Course Description: (Prerequisite: JPN113 or equivalent level)
Japanese 114 is an elementary course, continuation of JPN113, designed for students who have acquired the basic structures of
Japanese. Students MUST be able to read and write Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji from JPN 113 (Lesson 1, 2, 3 and a part of Lesson 4
of “Genki”). This course covers Lesson 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of “Genki.”
☆World Languages and Cultures Department Rules:
- Students who have studied Japanese in high school or another institution must take a placement exam.
- Students who received a low grade in their previous Japanese course should retake the course. (First retake will replace the original grade.)
- Students cannot take any course lower than those for which they have received credit.
- Students are not allowed to enroll in two Japanese courses (ex. JPN113 and JPN114) during the same semester.
☆REQUIRED Course Materials: Only the 2nd Edition of Genki will be used in class.
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1. Textbook: Banno, Ikeda, Ohno, Shinagawa, Tokashiki (2011). GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I (2
Edition). Tokyo: The Japan Times, Ltd. (ISBN: 4-7890-1440-3)
2. Workbook: Banno, Ikeda, Ohno, Shinagawa, Tokashiki (2011). GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I
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Workbook (2 Edition). Tokyo: The Japan Times, Ltd. (ISBN: 4-7890-1441-0)
3. Kanji Practice Sheet and Worksheets for Homework: It can be downloaded from WebCampus.
☆Website Information:
1. UNLV World Languages and Cultures Website: http://liberalarts.unlv.edu/Foreign_Languages/index.html
2. WebCampus to download class materials: https://webcampus.unlv.edu/
3. Publisher’s website, Genki-Online (Self-study room): http://genki.japantimes.co.jp/self_en

☆Student Learning Outcomes: (Source: ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines [Speaking ~ Writing]:Mid)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to adequately satisfy the requirements of basic communicative exchange within context.
1) Speaking: Able to ask questions and make statements involving learned utterances using the vocabulary, such as basic objects,
places, and most common kinship terms.
2) Listening: Able to comprehend words and phrases from simple questions, statements, high-frequency commands, and courtesy
formulae being supported by context.
3) Reading: Able to interpret written language in areas of practical need, such as instructional and directional statements,
standardized messages, schedules, timetables, maps, and signs.
4) Writing: Able to write simple, fixed expressions and memorized material and some recombination thereof, such as information on
simple forms and documents.
5) Culture: Able to appreciate cultural similarities and differences through daily activities, mannerisms, and products.

☆Grading Policies: ☆ Grading Scale:

1) Homework and Assignments 15% 100-93% = A 79-77% = C+
2) Quizzes 20% 92- 90% = A- 76-73% = C
3) Exams 30% 89- 87% = B+ 72-70% = C-
4) Presentation and Interview 10% 86- 83% = B 69-60% = D
5) Final Exam 25% 82- 80% = B- 59 or below = F
☆Course Policies and Method of Assessment
Cellular phone, Lap-top Computer or any other electronic device should be turned off
during class and be put away in your bag, not in your pocket! (See below for consequence.)
1. Attendance and Participation: (Learning Outcomes Practiced: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Japanese classes offer an important opportunity for students to be exposed to authentic Japanese. You are expected to come to class
regularly, on time and participate in all class activities. First two absences will not affect your grade. (Your other grades such as
homework may be affected if they were not excused absences.) Each additional absence will result in the loss of 2% of your total
grade. Tardy that is longer than 30 minutes of class time will be considered as one absence.
Please note that doing the following activities 2 times will be counted as one absence. They are (1) being tardy (less than 30 min.),
(2) early departure, (3) leaving more than 5 minutes during class (notify your instructor before leaving the classroom) and (4) an activity that
disrupts students’ participation such as using a cell phone/computer (or other electronic devices), eating food, doing homework in class or
sleeping. After 8 absences, students may receive a warning to drop the course. Contact your instructor before your absence.
Notify your instructor if your absence is justifiable (ex. religious holiday, UNLV extracurricular activity, emergency situation) and has the
official documentation to support it.
2. Homework and Assignments: (Learning Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 4, 5)
All homework is due at the beginning of class on the designated day unless your instructor tells you differently. Late Homework will be
accepted as long as it is submitted by the beginning of next class. However, there will be 50% reduction (-2pts) from your
assignment grade. All the homework must be completed entirely in order to receive credit. If the homework is missing one or more
section(s) or has too many errors it will be considered as “Incomplete” (0 pt.). Absolutely no credit will be given if your assignment is
done or is submitted by someone else. This also applies if your assignment was done during class or if it was copied from someone
else’s work.
Contact your instructor before due date if you have any questions or problems.
Points of each Homework assignment (4 pts. max.):
4 pts.  Everything was completed and submitted on time.
3 pts.  Everything was completed and submitted on time, but had a few errors./Re-do work was completed.
2 pts.  Late or incomplete work was completed and submitted./Re-do work was assigned.
0 pts.  Nothing was submitted. / It was not completed entirely or had too many errors. (“incomplete”)*
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Listening Homework: Use the CD-ROM that is included in the Genki Workbook (2 Edition).
Kanji Homework: Use the Kanji Practice Sheet (on WebCampus) to take notes in class and to do the Kanji homework.
3. Classroom Quizzes: (Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Quizzes will be given frequently and students are allowed to drop the lowest quiz grade. If you miss a quiz, that will be counted as your
lowest score. Under no circumstances will there be any make-up quizzes. Some quizzes will be given to test your speaking skills.
4. Lesson and Final Exams: (Learning Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 4, 5)
There will be three Lesson Exams. The Final Exam will be comprehensive. Make-ups are given with the submission of the official
documentation that validates the justifiable nature of your absence. Other make -ups will receive 20% reduction.
5. Presentation and Interview: (Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
You will be assigned to participate in presentation(s) and one-on-one interview with the instructor. Details will be announced later.
Make –up without valid excuse will receive 20% reduction.
☆Students Responsibilities:
1. Preview the lesson:
You MUST study Vocabulary and Kanji assigned for each lesson and read “Grammar” and “Expression Notes” sections in the textbook
before class for effective class participation. Use the Genki-Online website for self-study and the Student CD to practice listening.
2. Rebelmail: Please use your Rebelmail (UNLV E-mail Account) or forward it to an account of your choice.
3. Add, Drop and/ or Withdraw:
The last day to add, drop or withdraw and receive 100% refund is September 1, 2017. The last day to drop or withdraw from classes or
change to audit is November 3, 2017. Drops and withdrawals will not be allowed after this date even with the instructor’s approval. The
instructor must assign a final grade if a student stops coming to class and fails to withdraw by the deadline. (Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.)
 4. Getting Assistance:
If things become unclear and difficult, it is your responsibility to take the initiative and contact the instructor for assistance after class or
during the instructor’s office hours.
5. Letter of Recommendation: Contact the instructor AT LEAST one month before the deadline and provide the information such as:
(1) Description of the position/honor (possibly provide a URL/pamphlet); (2) Filled-out form, a pre-addressed, stamped envelope,
and/or any other necessary materials; (3) Your resume/CV and/or personal statement; and (4) Any other details that might be helpful.
☆Academic Dishonesty/Misconduct:
Academic Dishonesty/Misconduct includes, but is not limited to: Cheating, Getting External Assistance, and Plagiarism
- Cheating is not allowed in class. The actions during a quiz/test considered as cheating (but are not limited to) are: having a cell phone
out, looking at other student’s quiz/test or a cheating material, putting your hands in your bag and communicating with others.
- Assignments and essays must be completed entirely by each student without any external assistance (ex. help by a tutor/friend, online
translations). You should not have another person change your work or copy other people’s work.
Consequences:
- Any student found to have committed academic dishonesty/misconduct will receive a grade of “F/ 0 pt.” for the work.
Instructor will notify the student and if the act of dishonesty is proved, he/she will receive “F/ 0 pt.” for the work. The instructor is required
to report it, no matter how large or small, to the Japanese Program. If the second incident was witnessed, the Department and the
University will be notified. The student’s academic dishonesty/misconduct will be on the official record and he/she will be
administratively dropped from the course. The student may appeal a finding of academic dishonesty/misconduct to the Department
Chair and go through the University’s appeal process.
- Japanese Program will follow the Academic Dishonesty Policy and Procedure of UNLV. (Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog
or < http://studentconduct.unlv.edu/misconduct/policy.html >)

☆Other Information:
Language Resource Center (LRC): LRC is located in FDH240 (Phone: 895-1930/ http://lrc.unlv.edu/).
Japanese Placement Exams can be taken in the LRC. Students are encouraged to visit the lab for their independent study. It has
Internet access, Japanese software, and the audio CDs for the Workbook Listening Comprehension and the Textbook
Dialogue/Vocabulary practice. Operating Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Copyright and Fair Use Requirement:
You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The university will neither protect nor defend you
nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of fair use laws. Please visit the copyright website at:
< http://provost.unlv.edu/copyright/ > for more information.
Official Extracurricular Activity: Students who represent UNLV at any official extracurricular activity shall have the opportunity to make
up assignments; however, the student must provide official written notification to the instructor no less than one week prior to the
missed class(es).
Religious Holidays: Students who will miss class to observe religious holidays are responsible for notifying the instructor no later than
Friday of the second week to be assured of this opportunity.
Students with Disabilities:
If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for
coordination of services. The DRC is located in the Student Services Complex (SSC-A), Room 143, phone (702) 895-0866, fax (702) 895-
0651. For additional information please visit: < http://drc.unlv.edu/ >.
Support for Student Academic Success: http://academicsuccess.unlv.edu/
Tutoring: http://www.unlv.edu/asc/tutoring Writing Center: http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/
Other UNLV Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Students: http://www.unlv.edu/provost/policies-forms
☆ For any inquiries regarding the Japanese Program, please contact Emi Fujiyama, the Japanese Language Coordinator, at
Emi.Fujiyama@unlv.edu or 702-895-3164.
UNLV Japanese Program

Student Information Sheet

JPN 114 / Fall 2017
1. Your Name: (English) _____________________________________ (Japanese) ___________________________________

2. Classification (*circle one): Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Grad. Audit. Major: _______________________________________

3. Contact Info.: <e-mail> _________________________________________ <Phone> _______________________________

Birthplace: city/state _________________ country __________________ Native Language(s): ________________________

4. Your past Japanese class(es)*: *Please list all the classes at your best knowledge.
*Please describe your past experience with Japanese language in the section (5) if you have not taken any Japanese classes before.
a) Level of class(es) b) Textbook(s) c) School(s) d) Teacher(s) e) When
ex. Japanese 1 in HS Please write the state if it was Only if you took year and/or semester
(high school), JPN113 outside of Las Vegas. class(es) in Las Vegas.

5. Your past experience with Japanese Language:

Have you been to Japan before? Yes / No  If yes, (a) where, (b) when and (c) how long?
(a)___________________________________ (b) ______________________________ (c) ____________________________
6. Have you studied any other foreign language(s) before? Yes / No  If yes, (a) what language and (b) how long?
(a)___________________________________ (b) ______________________________________________________________
7. What are the reasons that you decided to take this course? Check (✓) the three that best apply.
( ) A foreign language is required for graduation.
( ) This class fits my schedule the best and was still open among all the foreign languages.
( ) I would like to be able to speak and understand the basic Japanese.
( ) I have Japanese friends/ relatives/ associates.
( ) I am interested in the Japanese culture, which is particularly ( ).
( ) I would like to study in Japan. If so, when and where? ( )
( ) It might help me find a job. If so, what kind of job? ( )
( ) I would like to go to Japan someday. If so, where in Japan? ( )
( ) Other reasons: __________________________________________________________________
8. Any particular things which you are interested in Japanese class?

9. What would you like to do in this class?

10. Any other pertinent information that you think your instructor should know?

※Please sign below after you read the syllabus and the schedule and turn in this sheet at the beginning of the next class.
I understand and will accept the course syllabus and the grading policies completely.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date:_________________

 “Tentative” Course Schedule and Assignments: JPN114 Sec.1 Fall 2017
ひらの ま ゆ み
Instructor: Mayumi Hirano (平野 真由美) / E-mail :mayumi. hirano@unlv.edu / Phone :(702) 895-3554 (No Voice-mail)
Office: FDH233 (Instructors’ Office) / Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or by appointment
Notes: Worksheets are posted on WebCampus. Use WebCampus to download https://webcampus.unlv.edu/
Contact the instructor before the due date if you have any problem downloading or finding the materials.
You MUST read the grammar section in the textbook and study vocabulary and Kanji before each lesson!
 Write your name and HW number on the 1st page, staple and and submit all the work together as one packet.
Don’t turn in your homework if any section/page was missing!
しゅう ひ しゅくだい
週 日 コース･スケジュール 宿 題 - Submit homework on the DUE DATE!
TB: Textbook WB: Workbook K: かんじ (on Kanji Practice Sheet)
1 8/28 Course Introduction, Genki Website: http://genki.japantimes.co.jp/self/self.en.html
L1 (M) Review JPN 113 contents, *Use your Student CD-ROM to do the WB Listening Comprehension.
Days/Weeks/Months/Years (p.127)
L2 8/30 Lesson 4: はじめてのデート しゅくだい 1 (Due on Wed. 8/30):
(W) Review でした・じゃありませんでした (1) L4 & L5 Vocabulary Worksheet (*Worksheets are posted on WebCampus.)
Past events (Past tense of Verbs) (2) Student Information Sheet with your signature (See the last page of
K: JPN113 Kanji Review the syllabus.)
*Download Kanji Practice Sheet and the Syllabus & Schedule (on
WebCampus) bring them to class. Read them thoroughly.
2 9/4 Labor Day Recess しゅくだい 2 (Due on Wed. 9/6):
(M) (1) WB pp. 39-40
L3 9/6 Past events (Past tense of Verbs, たくさん、 (2) Days/Weeks/Months/Years Worksheet
(W) 一時間) K: JPN113 Kanji Review (3) Katakana Worksheet
3 9/11 Quiz 1, Particles と and も しゅくだい 3 (Due on Wed. 9/13):
L4 (M) Lesson 4 Dialogue Self-Introduction Letter (WebCampus Homework)
K: 私今 (1) Handwrite a letter in Japanese to introduce yourself to your new
*Bring a Kanji Practice Sheet to class. classmates (クラスメート). Your letter must be posted on
L5 9/13 Lesson 5: おきなわりょこう WebCampus with a picture by your class beginning time. (2 pts.)
(W) Describing something (Adjectives), (2) Submit the original letter in class on the due date. (2 pts.)
K: 見食飲 *See the example by the instructor on WebCampus.

4 9/18 Quiz 2, Describing something (cont.), (Adjectives, しゅくだい 4 (Due on Wed. 9/20):
L6 (M) Adjectives + Noun, Degree Adverbs) (1) K: 私今見食飲行山川 (*Kanji Practice Sheet is posted on WebCampus.)
K: 行山川 (2) WB pp. 41-46
L7 9/20 Describing something in the past (Past tense of
(W) Adjectives) *Extra Credit for the Self-Introduction Letter (HW3) is due on Wed. 9/20.
K: 気元天
5 9/25 Quiz 3 Likes/Dislikes すき、きらい, しゅくだい 5 (Due on Wed. 9/27):
L8 (M) Suggest a plan of action ましょう (1) K: 気元天田女男
K: 田女男 (2) Adjective Worksheet (Present and Past)
L9 9/27 Counter まい (3) WB pp. 47-50
*Read the Expression Notes (TB p.136), Days/Weeks/Months/Years (TB
(W) Review, Dialogue
p.127”) and the “L4 and L5 Culture Notes” on WebCampus.
6 10/2 Exam 1 (Lesson 4, 5 and L5 Kanji) しゅくだい 6 (Due on Wed. 10/4):
L10 (M) Quiz 4 (Speaking) *Recommended to do the WB and TB pages before the Exam 1.
(1) L6 Vocabulary Worksheet
L11 10/4 Lesson 6: ロバートさんの一日 (2) WB pp. 51-52; WB pp. 133-134
(W) Te-form of verbs, Making requests てください, (3) TB p.310-II-C (*Write questions and answers.)
Describe two or more events (＿て、～。),
K: 大学先生
7 10/9 Asking for permission てもいい しゅくだい 7 (Due on Mon. 10/9):
L12 (M) Stating prohibition てはいけない (1) K: 大学先生
K: 東西南北 (2) Postcard Worksheet
L13 10/11 Quiz 5, Explaining the reason から, (3) WB pp. 53-56
(W) Offering Assistance ましょうか
K: 口出右左
 “Tentative” Course Schedule and Assignments: JPN 114 Sec.1 Fall 2017 (Cont.)
しゅう ひ しゅくだい
週 日 コース･スケジュール 宿 題 - Submit homework on the DUE DATE!
TB: Textbook WB: Workbook K: かんじ (on Kanji Practice Sheet)
8 10/16 Directions しゅくだい 8 (Due on Mon. 10/16):
L14 (M) Dialogue/Review K: 分外国 (1) K: 東西南北口出右左
L15 10/18 Exam 2 (Lesson 6 and L6 Kanji) (2) WB pp. 57-60
(W) *Bring the “Directions Handout” (on WebCampus) to class.
*Read the Expression Notes (TB p.155), the Culture Note (TB p.154).
9 10/23 Lesson 7: かぞくのしゃしん しゅくだい 9 (Due on Mon. 10/23):
L16 (M) Family (p.184) , Counter 人, *Recommended to do the WB and TB pages before the Exam 2.
Actions in progress ている (1) K: 分外国
K: 父母子語 (2) L7 Vocabulary Worksheet
(3) WB pp. 61-62; WB pp. 135-136
(4) TB pp.316-317-III-ABC (For “p.317-C,” write sentences in Japanese.)
L17 10/25 Quiz 6, Actions in progress ている (cont.), Presentation Script Draft Due on Wed. 10/25
(W) Result of a change ている, Ki: 京会社
10 10/30 “to wear,” Body Parts (p.185), しゅくだい 10 (Due on Mon. 10/30):
L18 (M) Describing people＿は＿が、 (1) K: 父母子語京会社
K: 高校毎小 (2) TB p.314-II (*Write the answers in Japanese.)
L19 11/1 Quiz 7, Describing something using two (3) WB pp. 63-66
(W) adjectives (Te-form of Adjectives) (For p.66-II, write How many family members you have and Place of
K: 文帰入 living, Place of work, and Marriage Status of ONE of your family
members. It’s optional to write more about your family.)
11 11/6 Purpose of Action (に), Counter 人います。 しゅくだい 11 (Due on Mon. 11/6):
L20 (M) Review, Dialogue (1) K: 高校毎小文帰入
(2) Lesson 7 Writing Worksheet
(3) WB pp. 67-68
*Read the Expression Notes (TB p.175), the Culture Note (TB p.184) and
“Parts of the Body (TB p.185).”
L21 11/8 Presentation Presentation Script Final Due on Wed. 11/8
(W)
12 11/13 Exam 3 (Lesson 7 and L7 Kanji) しゅくだい 12 (Due on Wed. 11/15):
L22 (M) *Recommended to do the WB and TB pages before the Exam 3.
L23 11/15 Lesson 8: バーベキュー (1) L8 Vocabulary Worksheet
(W) Nai-form of Verbs (Short Forms) (2) WB pp .69-72; WB pp. 137-138
Negative Request ～ないでください, (3) TB pp.321-322-II (*Write about 7 listed-topics on p.322 in Japanese.)
K: 次何
13 11/20 More Short Forms (Verbs and Adjectives), しゅくだい 13 (Due on Mon. 11/20):
L24 (M) Informal Speech (1) K: 次何
K: 員新聞作 (2) Interview Questions and Answers Worksheet
L25 11/22 Quiz 8, Quotations (＿と 思う／言う),
(W) K: 電車言思
Thanksgiving Day Recess (11/23-24)
14 11/27 I like doing… のが すきです。 しゅくだい 14 (Due on Mon. 11/27):
L26 (M) K: 仕事休読 (1) K: 員新聞作電車言思
(2) Lesson 8 Letter Worksheet
L27 11/29 Quiz 9, (3) WB pp. 73-76
(W) Particle が、何か、何も *Read the Expression Notes (TB p.197), the Culture Note (TB p.207).
L8 Dialogue, *Extra Credit-“Verb Conjugation Worksheet” is due on Wed. 11/25
Practice for the interview / Review
15 12/4 Interview しゅくだい 15 (Due on your Interview Day):
L28 (M) *Turn in HW 15 on Monday, 12/4 or earlier if you want it before the final exam.
(1)K: 仕事休読
12/6 Interview (2) WB pp.77--81 (*Save WB p.82 for JPN213.), WB pp.139-140
(W) *Review previous lessons and be prepared for the interview and the final exam.
16 12/11 Final Exam テストのべんきょう、がんばってください！
(M) Monday, Dec. 11 10:10am-12:10pm