21F. 506 Japanese VI Syllabus
Spring 2008

I. Instructors

      SHINGU, Ikue 新宮育枝   Rm. 14N-232     Phone 253-3543    ikue@mit.edu

      Office Hours

II. Meeting hours and classrooms

      Section 1: MWF 2-3     Rm. 4-249

III. Textbooks

• Japanese: the Spoken Language, Part 3, by Eleanor H. Jorden with Mari Noda, Yale University Press, 1990 (available at Kendall Coop)
• Japanese: the Spoken Language, Part 3, Supplement: Japanese Typescript, by Setsuko Soga, Yale University Press, 1988 (available at Kendall Coop)
• 21F.506 Course Packet, by Ikue Shingu, 2008 (available at Copy Tech, Rm 11-004)

Additional reading materials may be distributed throughout the course.

IV. Course Objectives

We will continue expanding grammar and vocabulary by further developing four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course covers Lessons 28-30 of JSL. After completing JSL we use some authentic reading materials and a Japanese movie “ランドリー Laundry (2001)” for expanding the ability of discussion and reading. The goal is to acquire the ability to use Japanese appropriately with increasing spontaneity emphasized, and to be prepared to become an independent learner to the point where you are capable of handling authentic Japanese by yourself, without fear or hesitation.

V. Evaluation

        Daily Grade                                             25% *
        Lesson Quizzes(3)                                       25%
        Project/Presentation (1)                                10% 
        Oral Interviews (2)                                     15%
        Vocabulary Quizzes (9) & Kanji Quizzes (7)              13% **
        Homework (SP x 6, RW x 6)                               12%

     * 	The THREE lowest daily grades will be dropped.
    ** 	The THREE lowest quiz scores will be dropped.

A. Daily Grade

You should come to class having memorized assigned Core Conversations thoroughly using audios. Also you are expected to try using new patterns actively in class. When reading is assigned, you must familiarize yourself with the contents of the materials as well as with the new kanji. Based on your performance on CCs and other activities involving the assigned CCs, drills and reading assignments, you will be given a daily performance score according to the following scale:

        10 = excellent performance
	9 = clearly well-prepared; strong performance with minor errors
	8 = clearly prepared; fair performance
	7 = evidently prepared but weak in major areas
	6 = present, but evidently unprepared
	0 = absent

B. Exams and Quizzes

C. Writing Assignments

• There are two types of writing assignments in this course; Structure Patterns Homework (SP宿題) and Reading and Writing Homework (読み書き宿題). SPHW will be given prior to each lesson to facilitate your self-study of new structures; no lectures will be given in class. You are expected to read through the related Structural Patterns in the textbook and work on the assignment. RWHW will be given to build up your writing skills, using newly acquired kanji, vocabulary and structure patterns.
• Assignments are due at the beginning of the class. Late submission will result in a 5% deduction in grade each day. All writing assignments must be completed and submitted to receive course grade.

D. Attendance Policy

• Because of the cumulative nature of language learning, it is essential that you attend all sessions and keep up with the course work on a daily basis. Please follow the online Weekly Schedule and come to class well-prepared.
  
• Students are expected to come to class in time. Coming in late not only results in missed performances and quizzes that may not be made up for, but also distracts other students.
• You will be officially excused from class ONLY with the one-day-in-advance notice to the instructor with legitimate (academic-related) reasons.
  

VI. Online Supplementary Materials 

VII. Audio/Visual Materials

• When you practice assigned drills and core conversations, we encourage you to utilize the following web site for the video clips (Core Conversations), Drills and Eavesdropping sections in Japanese: the Spoken Language: http://languagelab.it.ohio-state.edu/index.php?id=1673.
• You can also listen to the audio, record your own voice and compare with the model by downloading a DLRecorder. Refer to the download instruction at http://web.mit.edu/21f.506/www/dlrecorder.html
• Various audio materials for language learning and Japanese films are available at LLaRC (Language Learning and Resource Center Bldg., 16-644). Take advantage of the LLaRC facility and materials as frequently as possible. Video segments of the movie (“Laundry” part 1 – 6, about 20 minutes par each) will be made available at LLaRC studios.

Other Information

• You should try your best never to fall behind. Any student who feels he/she is behind is encouraged to see an instructor and discuss the situation with her before it is too late.
• The Humanities Concentration in Japanese is Japanese I-IV or II-IV. Please make an appointment with Nagatomi (Rm.14N-236, phone 452-2768, ayumi@mit.edu) to obtain the necessary signature.
• If you are interested in a HASS Japanese Minor, please consult Professor Ian Condry (the Japanese Minor Advisor, Rm. 14N-314, condry@mit.edu ). A Minor Application form is available at 14N-305, 14N-310, 14N-408 or 7-104.
• For internship opportunities contact MIT Japan Program at http://web.mit.edu/mit-japan/
• For conversation practice check out the Lunch Table at http://web.mit.edu/mit-japan/news-events/lunch-table.html