Japane

seMs.
1-2Ogawa
Shogawa@asu.edu
This course is a freshman Japanese class and we will be focusing on Japanese 1-2. It
is designed for students who do not have past knowledge about Japanese. This class
will be important for students because it will allow them to be open and learn about
another culture! Japanese! In this course, students will learn about the basics of
Japanese, beginning from the Japanese alphabet (hiragana, katakana), moving on to
kanji, simple words, phrases, and more. The student should be able to read and write
the Japanese hiragana, and katakana by the end of the first semester. They will be
using the Yookoso textbook, charts, and other material given to them to learn about
Japanese and their culture. The following will be studied throughout this course:
Hiragana
Katakana
Kanji
Cross-cultural communication: 4 language skills (Listening, speaking, reading,
and writing).
Express basic phrases/conversation in Japanese (greeting, family, hobbies,
feelings, etc)
Expand understanding of Japanese culture
Course Requirements:
Students do not need prior knowledge to be in this class.
Class Rules/Expectations:
Attending every class is expected.
Get to class on time. Everyone should be in their seats by the time the bell rings.
NO EXCUSES.
Take off your hat and put away earphones when entering the classroom.
No Drinking beverages (besides water bottles), and no eating.
We will begin class and end class as if we are in a real Japanese classroom in
Japan.
Please be prepared for EVERY class.
Class time is valuable, so please stay focused and on task.
Dont distract others learning.
 Do not talk over others. Listen to others when they speak, and wait until your
turn.
Be respectful of others. Treat others how you want to be treated.
Please, do not use profanity inside the classroom.
There will be 5 bathroom passes handed out each semester. Students can
exchange them for extra credit at the end of each semester.
Keep the desks clean for the next group of students that come into the
classroom. Be responsible for your area, but help others as well.
Seats will be assigned, and will change accordingly.
All the other rules are consistent with the CHS Code of Conduct.
Materials:
Binder (1)
Notebook or College ruled paper
Index Cards 4 x 6
Red Pens
Pencils
Grade Scale:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% and below
Attendance and class participation 20%
Weekly Quizzes 25%
Chapter tests 20%
Assignments 30%
Final Exam 5%
Total = 100%
Extra Credit:
Students will be given many opportunities to turn in extra credit. Every chapter I will
allow for one extra credit assignment. Students will have to research a topic about the
Japanese culture that I approve of, and depending on how much work is put into it, I will
give a certain amount of points. Points are from 1 up to 10 points.
Reading Lists:
Yookoso Volume 1 & Volume 2
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072408162/student_view0/index.html
Reading Tutor
http://language.tiu.ac.jp/
Childrens Newspaper
http://www.asagaku.com/

Late Work:
Students are expected to turn in their assignments on TIME. Any assignments that are
not turned in on time will be deducted points. 5 points will be deducted per day, each
day after the assignment is due. Homework assignments will not be accepted after two
days of being late. If students miss any class, it is their responsibility to communicate
with me and know what assignments must be turned in the following day.
If students need extra help, I will be in the homework club room after school every day,
so please come if you need help.
Absences:
Excused Absence:
Absence is only excused if it is a: (Religious holiday, injury, important family
matter, and etc. Please just let me know beforehand, if you know you will be
absent.)
Same amount of days are given for makeup work as the days missed.
For athletic and club events: students will still have the same due dates, so it will
not be an excuse to turn in work late.
Unexcused Absences:
Work turned in from an unexcused absence will still be deducted points every
day it is late.
In other words, unexcused absences will not be of any excuse for students to get
full points on an assignment, if you do not turn it in on time.
Students performance will be assessed in various ways. You will have in-class
assignments, projects, discussions, presentations, role-plays, videos, short essays,
homework, research projects, participation, quizzes, exams, and more. The
parents/guardians and the student can check grades whenever through the school
website at home or at school. Please, allow at least two-three weeks for major
assignments/projects grades to be posted.
Academic Dishonesty:
There will be NO CHEATING or PLAGIARISM allowed in this classroom. If any student
disobeys this, they will be removed from the classroom, or punished according to the
code of conduct.
Contact Information:
If you or your parents/guardians have any questions or concerns, please contact me
through email, or (for students) right after class/during lunch break. Through email we
can also set up a meeting to meet in person, or I can answer to any questions through
there.
Thank you! I hope to have a wonderful, adventurous year with all of you!
Satoe Ogawa Japanese Instructor
shogawa@asu.edu

Schedule:
Week 1:
1. Introduction & Syllabus (Review Syllabus throughout the week.)
2. Greetings
3. Hiragana/Katakana = First 5
Week 2:
1. Hiragana/Katakana = Next 5
2. Sentence structure
3. Quiz
Week 3:
1. Greetings & Useful phrases,
2. Hiragana Katakana = Next 5
3. Quiz
Week 4:
1. Hiragana/Katakana = Next 5
2. Particles
3. Quiz
4. Presentations
Week 5:
1. Schools, nationalities
2. Hiragana/Katakana = Next 5
3. Past forms
4. Quiz
Week 6:
1. Hiragana/Katakana = Next 5
2. Syllables, double consonants
3. Quiz
Week 7:
1. Review of Hiragana/Katakana
2. Sentences Structure
3. Quiz
Week 8:
1. Adjectives
2. Quiz
Week 9:
1. Adverbs
2. Quiz
Week 10:
1. Presentations