Description:

This course is a continuation of FL 182, the study of Japanese language and culture, emphasizing the sounds, vocabulary, grammar, usage and readings of the Japanese language. The course concentrates on developing further advanced conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and variety of sentence patterns. Cultural understanding will be stressed also. This course is typically taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs. lecture/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. Demonstrate mastery of advanced Japanese vocabulary.
3. Give accurate English or Japanese translations of the readings.
4. Demonstrate mastery of advanced sentence pattern.
5. Carry on longer dialogs in Japanese.
6. Demonstrate further understanding of Japanese culture.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Complex Japanese text with an intermediate/advanced level of
comprehension
   A. Read  text written with more frequent usage of Kanji (Chinese)
characters.
   B. Read about 400 kanji characters including 150 new characters.
   C. Read simple text written in honorific style and humble style speech
as well as ordinary polite speech and casual speech. 

II. Comprehending increasingly complex spoken Japanese
   A. Comprehend simple sentences in face to face conversation spoken at
slower than normal speed. 
   B. Comprehend honorific style speech in formal situations.
   C. Produce slightly longer sentences using topics such as self,
immediate family or friends.
   D. Express presupposition, desire, giving and receiving favors,
honorific expressions, humble expressions, regret, conjecture, etc. 

III. Writing increasingly complex Japanese text
   A. Write increasingly complex sentences.
   B. Write longer (about 12 – 15 sentences) paragraphs using very
familiar topics such as daily routine, family and personal experience
   C. Present one short prepared speech.

IV. Mastery (orally and verbally) of Japanese grammar at the high -
intermediate level
   A. Identify BA form predicate, causative form verb, passive form verb
and causative passive form verb
   B. Use Te form verb in learned patterns such as: verb (te) kara, verb
(-te) hoshii, verb (-te) ageru/kureru/morau and verb (-te) shimau.
   C. Identify and use honorific and humble expressions. 
   D. Identify and use compound sentences using conjunctions such as “ ~
to” and “~noni”.
   E. Identify and use compound verbs and compound adjectives.
   F. Identify particles and use them correctly.  

V. Understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture
   A. Comprehend more varieties of speech levels including honorific style
speech and casual speech.       
   B. Identify the human relations in various situations where the
specific style speech is used.
   C. Comprehend the expressions of giving and receiving favors and
Japanese gift giving customs.
   D. Explain basic information about Japanese transportation systems,
employment practice, neighborhood relations, natural disasters,
environmental issues and crimes.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Examinations				 50% - 70 % of grade
Assignments	 			15% - 30% of grade
Attendance and Participation		15% - 25% of grade
  Total      			          100%

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

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.