MIT Japanese I FALL 2005

WEEK 2: Sept 12 - Sept 16


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(It is updated throughout the semester.)


Sept 12 (M)


Sept 13 (T)

All sections will meet in 2-147 today.

To prepare for today:

  1. Be sure that you have the course texts
  2. Learn the Classroom Instructions (JSL, p. 24)WITH THE CD
  3. Learn the Greetings and Useful Phrases (JSL, pp. 24-25)WITH THE CD
  4. Be sure that you have read the Introduction (JSL, pp. 1-22) carefully, and that you are familiar with the conventions used in the text.
  5. Read carefully Structural Patterns (SPs) (pp. 31-34) and Miscellaneous Notes (MN) (pp. 30-31) for Lesson 1 Section A.
  6. Memorize the vocabulary items for Lesson 1 Section A (JSL, Breakdowns pp. 29-30)

Sept 15 (R)

To prepare for today:

  1. Work with the CD and memorize CCs (Core Conversations) 1 through 5. Keep in mind that in class you'll be asked to ACT OUT these CCs without looking at the text.
  2. With the CD, practice Drills A through E. Pay attention to the form, the pronunciation and intonation, and think of WHEN and HOW you may use these phrases.
  3. Review SP (Structural Patterns) and MN (Miscellaneous Notes).

Sept 16 (F)

To prepare for today:

  1. Memorize CCs 6 through 10. Work with the CD. Keep in mind that in class you'll be asked to ACT OUT these CCs without looking at the text.
  2. Practice Drills F through J. Work with the CD. Pay attention to the form, the pronunciation and intonation, and think of WHEN and HOW you may use these phrases.
  3. Review all the CCs and the Drills in L.1A with the tape and make sure that you've understood all the materials covered in this lesson. The materials include the key points given in Application Exercises in the text.

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