(* if you have scored 55 or higher on the placement exam, you are advised to start at 212 or higher.)

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Teaching Assistants

Gowen M22４

206.616.6575

Xie, Ka(i謝 開）

Japan 211 aims at continuing to introduce fundamental skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) of modern Japanese.  The purpose of the course is to build a solid foundation in the Japanese grammar while developing communicative skills in Japanese.  Classroom activities and homework assignment are designed to help students achieve a practical command of the language. Lecture covers some important grammatical features of the topics covered in the quiz sections.  At the end of the course, students are expected to able to:

http://depts.washington.edu/llc/olr/japanese/index.php　or LLC

Students are expected to study (both preparation and review) a minimum of one hour a day for the course.  Along with doing assigned homework, it is imperative that students review what was covered in class by going over activities done that day in the class, studying vocabulary, and practicing with classmates.  Studying with a study partner is highly recommended.

Sections are conducted all in Japanese.  This is because sections are designed to help you learn grammar points, vocabulary, and how to use them in communicative situations through use of Japanese.  You may ask questions about grammar, etc., in English before or after the section, during the lecture, during office hours, or by e-mail directly to a TA or to the professor.  Active participation in sections is expected.  Pair/group activities during sections are most valuable when students participate in them using Japanese as much as possible.

Section and lecture attendance is mandatory.  If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain missed assignments/notes from a classmate. 

Lectures will introduce grammatical patterns, discuss common mistakes, explain socio-cultural aspects of Japanese, and answer your questions.  Homework assignments may also be given in th electure.

Announcements are also made over e-mail.  A class e-mail list will be created based on the 10th-day class list published in Week 3.  If you do not already have an e-mail account, be sure to obtain one by the end of Week 1

Homework:  Homework is assigned daily, and may be announced/distributed in either sections or lecture sessions. For Homework schedule, see the homework schedule page. In order to receive a full credit, each assignment must be completed fully and carefully by the due date.  You answers must be checked using the answer keys provided (on the course web page) prior to submission wherever the answer keys are provided.  No credit will be given for homework completed during class time.  Late homework is only accepted in case of an unexpected emergency. Late submission will result in deduction of 25% of each day missed.

There are written assignments for which you are required to create an account in Moodle. The assignemnts will be distributed on Moodle and you are required either submit in class or online. Please read the instruction carefully. Late submission will result in deduction of 25% of each day missed.

What does a course grade mean?
3.9 - 4.0 (A):  Superior performance in all aspects of the course with work exemplifying the highest quality. Unquestionably prepared for subsequent courses in field.
3.5-3.8 (A-):  Superior performance in most aspects of the course; high quality work in the remainder. Unquestionably prepared for subsequent courses in field.
3.2 - 3.4 (B+):  High quality performance in all or most aspects of the course. Very good chance of success in subsequent courses in field.
2.9 - 3.1(B):  High quality performance in some of the course; satisfactory performance in the remainder. Good chance of success in subsequent courses in field.
2.5 - 2.8 (B-):  Satisfactory performance in the course. Evidence of sufficient learning to succeed in subsequent courses in field.
2.2 - 2.4 (C+):  Satisfactory performance in most of the course, with the remainder being somewhat substandard. Evidence of sufficient learning to succeed in subsequent courses in field with effort.
1.9 - 2.1 (C):  Evidence of some learning but generally marginal performance. Marginal chance of success in subsequent courses in field.
1.5 - 1.8 (C-):  Minimal learning and substandard performance throughout the course. Doubtful chance of success in subsequent courses.
1.2 - 1.4 (D+):  Minimal learning and low quality performance throughout the course. Doubtful chance of success in subsequent courses.
0.9 - 1.1 (D):  Very minimal learning and very low quality performance in all aspects of the course. Highly doubtful chance of success in subsequent courses in field.
0.7 - 0.8 (D-):  Little evidence of learning. Poor performance in all aspects of the course. Almost totally unprepared for subsequent courses in field.

0.0 (E):  Complete absence of evidence of learning. Totally unprepared for subsequent courses in field.

J-Info Announcement List
You are welcome to subscribe to the “J-info” list, where announcements are posted for students who are studying Japanese.  Typical postings include Japan-related lectures, job announcements, study abroad information, Japan-related events, etc.  Students cannot send postings themselves, but may send information to an instructor for posting.

To subscribe to J-info:

1. Compose a message to listproc@u.washington.edu
2. The text of the message should say: subscribe j-info<student’s own name>

The portion of the above command in brackets should be replaced with your own name.
The brackets should not be included in the command.