Description:

A continuation of Elementary Japanese I, this course will emphasize the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and reading of the Japanese language. Focus is on developing more advanced conversational skills and cultural understanding. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Use more advanced aspects of Japanese grammar.
2. Master the Japanese vocabulary presented.
3. Give accurate English of Japanese translations of the readings.
4. Master the sentence patterns presented.
5. Carry on longer dialogues in Japanese.
6. Gain further understanding of Japanese culture

Content Outline & Competencies:

At the end of Elementary  Japanese II, students will have met the
course objectives and should be able to:

I. Demonstrate the ability to read increasingly complex Japanese text:
   A. Read the text written in hiragana, katakana and simple kanji
(Chinese character).  About 100 kanji characters are introduced.
   B. Interpret basic text with strongly organized internal structure
dealing with daily activities such as shopping, phone conversation,
traveling, school,  cooking, etc. 
   C. Comprehend some complex sentences (with plain form verbs and
adjectives as a noun modifier), but not the compound sentences with more
than  the basic types of connectives (e.g. and, but, therefore)

II. Demonstrate the ability to listen and understand increasingly complex
spoken Japanese, reflecting the following criteria:
   A. Simple short sentences of covered material comprehended when spoken
slowly 
   B. Misunderstandings and repetition are still frequent  
   C. Content revolves around self and routine tasks, such as shopping  
   D. Listening primarily is limited to face-to-face conversation

III. Demonstrate the ability to speak increasingly complex Japanese
language.
   A. Produce mostly short sentences, ask simple questions or make
statements using learned material
   B. Recall learned vocabulary of about 900 words, but limited to basic
object and places, most common kinship terms, and basic necessities
   C. Comprehend topics of self, immediate family or friends
   D. Make a polite request, ask permission, describe location of things
and  people, make comparisons, etc.

IV. Demonstrate the ability to write basic Japanese.
   A. Write in hiragana, katakana and kanji combined, however, reading  
Japanese characters, especially kanji characters, is emphasized more than
reproducing it in this course.
   B. Recombine learned vocabulary and structures in simple sentences and
write  short (about 10 sentences)  paragraphs about very familiar topics.
[Frequent errors still persist in using predicate (verb, adjective and
Copula)  forms, Relationals (particles) and vocabulary.]

V. Demonstrate increased understanding and appreciation of Japanese
culture: 
   A. Demonstrate the proper speech level used between the speakers
depending on their relationship.
   B. Explain the basic geographical information of Japan and some
cultural constants  (e.g. traditional theater, such as kabuki, seasonal
customs and holidays such as New Year's Day, Girl's and Boy's Day, Flower
Viewing, etc., shopping, transportation system, Japanese food) that relate
directly to daily life.

VI. Demonstrate (orally and in writing) increased mastery of Japanese
grammar, including:
   A. Conjugate TE form, Plain form (Dictionary form, Plain Negative [NAI]
 form, Plain Perfect Tense [TA] form, Plain Negative Perfect Tense
[Nakatta] form) and BA (Provisional) form verbs.
   B. Identify adjectives of KU form and Provisional form. [Reproduction
of these forms in less accurate.]
   C. Identify Relationals, however frequent errors occur in their use.
   D. Comprehend  noun modifiers ranging from simple adjective or
adjectival  noun modifier to complex sentences with plain form of
Predicate (verb, adjective or noun followed by a Copula).
   E. Make simple comparisons.
   F. Conjugate verbs and use Plain form verbs, TE form and Ba
(provisional) form  in learned patterns such as:
      1. TE form: Verb-te  kudasai, Verb-te mimasu, Verb-te mo ii desu,
Verb-te wa ikemasen
      2. Dictionary (Plain Affirmative Imperfect Tense) form: Dictionary
Verb + hazu desu /tsumori desu /koto ga dekimasu
      3. NAI (Plain Negative) form: Verb-nai + hazu desu /tsumori desu /de
kudasai/Verb-nakute mo ii desu  /wa ikemasen/Verb-nakeraba narimasen/
      4. TA (Plain Perfect Tense) form: Verb-ta + hazu desu /koto ga
arimasu / hoo ga ii desu
   G. Conjugate Adjective into KU form and BA form (-kereba)
   H. Identify BA form of Copula "desu" (-nara)
   I. Use Relationals correctly: de 1) totalizing 2) "within" 3) "among",
kara (reason), keredo/keredomo "but",  "although", made 1] "until" 2] "as
far as",  made ni "by", mo "even", ni  1] "into", 2] "at", 3] "to"
(direction), 4] for  (purpose) 5] goal, no (for subject in the noun
modifier), o "through", dake    "only", hodo "as much as" and yori
"than".

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests (major exams, daily quizzes and the final exam): 65% of grade
Class Participation:                                   15% of grade
Written Assignments:                                   20% of grade
                                                      100%

Grade Criteria:
 90 - 100 = A
 80 -  89 = B
 70 -  79 = C
 60 -  69 = D
  0 -  59 = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.