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Japanese 2 Disclosure Statement 2013
Instructor : Brad Goffe Room : 376 Text : Japanese Made Possible
Phone: 385-646-5400 email: [email protected]
Web Page: http://goffe.weebly.com
Course Objectives
This class is designed for those students who are eager to acquaint themselves with the Japanese language and who want acquire an elementary ability to understand, speak, read and write Japanese. Using methods such as TPR (Total Physical Response), the natural approach, and regular teaching methods, students will attain proficiency in Japanese based on ACTFL guidelines. The American Council of teachers of Foreign Language has established various levels of proficiency in the following areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing. By the end of this course, students should be able to reach the following levels:
Listening : Intermediate High:
Beginning to understand more complex structures, i.e., 昨日 ぎんざ に 行って映画を 見て 来ました。
Beginning to understand a relatively long stretch of connected discourse, e.g., 昨日 に 帰ったら 友達 の おがわさん が 来て いました。
二人 で 夜 十一時 まで 食べながら 話しました。とても 楽しかった です。
Limited vocabulary range and comprehension span necessitate repetition for understanding
Speaking : Intermdiate High:
Emerging ability to distinguish between politeness and formality usage in most uncomplicated communicative tasks and social situations.
先生、どちらへいらっしゃい ますか。). There is emerging evidence of connected discourse, particularly for simple
narration and/or description. (A: 昨日、なにをしましたか。B: 京都に行って、お寺を見て歩きました。天気が良くて、とても楽しかったです。もう一度行きたいと思います。).
Reading : Intermediate Low
Can read, for basic survival and social needs, very simple, specially-prepared (quasi-authentic) material. Understands main ideas in specially-prepared material
where sentences are extremely simple. Can read very simple hand-printed messages, e.g.,
明日、朝9時頃またきます。田中 Understands only the simplest language with high frequency vocabulary and structure
Writing Intermediate Low
Can write short messages, e.g., 一時半ごろここで待っていて下さい。but may make errors. Makes only occasional KANA spelling errors. Without the use of a
dictionary KANA may be used where KANJI would be expected. Vocabulary is expanding but still limited to everyday objects and common verbs and adjectives.
Topics are simple, such as likes and dislikes, e.g., 私は、テニスが好きです。 short descriptions, e.g., 今日はあついです。 recounting of everyday events in a list-
like manner, e.g.,テレビでフットボールを見ました。おもしろかったです。12時ごろねました。 Makes persistent errors in KANJI , word choice, and grammar.
Sentences are primarily simple sentences.
The following content areas will be covered in second and third year Japanese:
Basic Courtesy Expressions
Classroom Objects
Various counters
Numbers
Hiragana/Katakana
Sports / hobbies
Days/Months
Clothing
Directions
Body Parts
Time
Biographical
Family Members
Foods
Shopping
Countries/Languages
Weather
Customs
Listening and Speaking skills will be stressed, but students will learn both the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as about 300-400 Kanji. In conjunction with the learning of the Japanese language, Japanese Culture, History, Customs, Geography, etc. will be learned. Students will be responsible for the cultural material on tests.
In addition our curriculum emphasizes integrating the 5 Cs of the National Standards for Japanese learning in the following ways:
Communication:
Interpersonal mode: Students engage in various oral and written activities, such as role-playing etc.
Interpretive mode: Students listen to various types of input, such as authentic and instructional videos, and oral presentations given by peers. They also develop
reading competency through reading a variety of texts, such as formal and informal letters, essays, dialogues, diaries, and so on.
Cultures: Students engage in cultural learning through class discussions and participation
Connections: Through reading and class discussions, students explore various themes in the field of intercultural communication and develop critical understandings
of cultural differences.
Comparisons: Students engage in class discussions as they compare and contrast language use and cultural practices between the target language/culture and their
own, in order to develop insight into language and culture.
Communities: Students actively participate in on- and off-campus cultural events, including an essay contest.
ACADEMIC GRADE
The academic grade in Japanese will be based on:
Homework, class work, participation -50%
Tests & Projects -50%
Classroom participation is very important in learning a foreign language. It is important not only to get a good grade, but more importantly in helping you to learn the language. Participation Points will be available everyday in class, and all students will have an equal opportunity to get those points during the term.
Extra Credit: Will only be given on a class as a whole basis. Don’t wait until the end of the quarter to save your grade with extra credit.
Late Work: No work will be accepted after the date that it is due. You will be given one late assignment pass that you can use during the quarter.
Hall Passes: you will be given 3 hall passes during the quarter to be used in emergencies. Hall passes not used at the end of the quarter will be worth extra credit.
At the end of the quarter, all points will be totaled and the following grading scale will be followed:
93= A 89= A- 87= B+ 83= B 80= B- 75= C+ 70= C 67= C- 63= D+ 58= D 55= D-
Students in both and 2nd and 3rd year will be required to Write a journal entry once a week and submit it every Monday. The main objectives are: to express themselves freely in writing, to develop writing fluency, and to use learned vocabulary and expressions in a real-life context. Each entry should be approximately 100 words long. Grammatical or lexical accuracy is not graded; I will be looking at the content and the flow.
CITIZENSHIP GRADE
The school and district citizenship and attendance policies will be followed as outlined in the District Guidelines mailed this summer. Students may earn:
4―Honor 3― Good 2―Satisfactory 1― Poor 0― Failure
Three areas are considered when awarding a citizenship grade: tardies, student behavior and attendance.
TARDIES: On the 4th tardy a student will receive a 0. You can make-up tardies by showing improvement over a specified period of time. No more than 2 tardies can be made-up per term. You must be in your seat when roll is taken in order for you to be counted on time.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Behavior in the classroom should appreciate and consistent for learning to take place for all students in the class. Again, school regulations as outlined in the "Ti" book will be followed, along with following class rules:
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend class everyday. There will be a reduction in citizenship grades for excessive absences. Students will receive a 1 on the first truancy, and a 0 on the second truancy. No make-up work will be available if missed while truant. The school attendance policies of more than four absences resulting in a "0" will be followed in this class.
Contract: It is assumed that now that you have read and we have discussed this disclosure that you understand the rules, procedures, and expectations outlined above. If you have questions please come and see me to make sure you know what you need to do to get a good grade in this class. Share this disclosure with you parents. I can be contacted through e-mail, phone or in person before or after school if you need more help.
When you and your parents have signed that you have read and understand the procedures listed in the disclosure statement you will be given your 3 emergency hall passes and emergency late assignment pass.
I have read and understand this disclosure statement:
__________________________________ ____________________________________
student / date parent / date
Student Survey:
Name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Email addresses: __________________________ ___________________________________
Yours your parent’s
Previous Language Classes:
Do you have any Japanese speakers in your home?
Do you have a computer at home? Y N Internet access? Y N
Why did you take Japanese this year?
What are your interests & hobbies?
Any other concerns or information that would help me to help you to be successful in this
Japanese 2 Disclosure Statement 2013
Instructor : Brad Goffe Room : 376 Text : Japanese Made Possible
Phone: 385-646-5400 email: [email protected]
Web Page: http://goffe.weebly.com
Course Objectives
This class is designed for those students who are eager to acquaint themselves with the Japanese language and who want acquire an elementary ability to understand, speak, read and write Japanese. Using methods such as TPR (Total Physical Response), the natural approach, and regular teaching methods, students will attain proficiency in Japanese based on ACTFL guidelines. The American Council of teachers of Foreign Language has established various levels of proficiency in the following areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing. By the end of this course, students should be able to reach the following levels:
Listening : Intermediate High:
Beginning to understand more complex structures, i.e., 昨日 ぎんざ に 行って映画を 見て 来ました。
Beginning to understand a relatively long stretch of connected discourse, e.g., 昨日 に 帰ったら 友達 の おがわさん が 来て いました。
二人 で 夜 十一時 まで 食べながら 話しました。とても 楽しかった です。
Limited vocabulary range and comprehension span necessitate repetition for understanding
Speaking : Intermdiate High:
Emerging ability to distinguish between politeness and formality usage in most uncomplicated communicative tasks and social situations.
先生、どちらへいらっしゃい ますか。). There is emerging evidence of connected discourse, particularly for simple
narration and/or description. (A: 昨日、なにをしましたか。B: 京都に行って、お寺を見て歩きました。天気が良くて、とても楽しかったです。もう一度行きたいと思います。).
Reading : Intermediate Low
Can read, for basic survival and social needs, very simple, specially-prepared (quasi-authentic) material. Understands main ideas in specially-prepared material
where sentences are extremely simple. Can read very simple hand-printed messages, e.g.,
明日、朝9時頃またきます。田中 Understands only the simplest language with high frequency vocabulary and structure
Writing Intermediate Low
Can write short messages, e.g., 一時半ごろここで待っていて下さい。but may make errors. Makes only occasional KANA spelling errors. Without the use of a
dictionary KANA may be used where KANJI would be expected. Vocabulary is expanding but still limited to everyday objects and common verbs and adjectives.
Topics are simple, such as likes and dislikes, e.g., 私は、テニスが好きです。 short descriptions, e.g., 今日はあついです。 recounting of everyday events in a list-
like manner, e.g.,テレビでフットボールを見ました。おもしろかったです。12時ごろねました。 Makes persistent errors in KANJI , word choice, and grammar.
Sentences are primarily simple sentences.
The following content areas will be covered in second and third year Japanese:
Basic Courtesy Expressions
Classroom Objects
Various counters
Numbers
Hiragana/Katakana
Sports / hobbies
Days/Months
Clothing
Directions
Body Parts
Time
Biographical
Family Members
Foods
Shopping
Countries/Languages
Weather
Customs
Listening and Speaking skills will be stressed, but students will learn both the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as about 300-400 Kanji. In conjunction with the learning of the Japanese language, Japanese Culture, History, Customs, Geography, etc. will be learned. Students will be responsible for the cultural material on tests.
In addition our curriculum emphasizes integrating the 5 Cs of the National Standards for Japanese learning in the following ways:
Communication:
Interpersonal mode: Students engage in various oral and written activities, such as role-playing etc.
Interpretive mode: Students listen to various types of input, such as authentic and instructional videos, and oral presentations given by peers. They also develop
reading competency through reading a variety of texts, such as formal and informal letters, essays, dialogues, diaries, and so on.
Cultures: Students engage in cultural learning through class discussions and participation
Connections: Through reading and class discussions, students explore various themes in the field of intercultural communication and develop critical understandings
of cultural differences.
Comparisons: Students engage in class discussions as they compare and contrast language use and cultural practices between the target language/culture and their
own, in order to develop insight into language and culture.
Communities: Students actively participate in on- and off-campus cultural events, including an essay contest.
ACADEMIC GRADE
The academic grade in Japanese will be based on:
Homework, class work, participation -50%
Tests & Projects -50%
Classroom participation is very important in learning a foreign language. It is important not only to get a good grade, but more importantly in helping you to learn the language. Participation Points will be available everyday in class, and all students will have an equal opportunity to get those points during the term.
Extra Credit: Will only be given on a class as a whole basis. Don’t wait until the end of the quarter to save your grade with extra credit.
Late Work: No work will be accepted after the date that it is due. You will be given one late assignment pass that you can use during the quarter.
Hall Passes: you will be given 3 hall passes during the quarter to be used in emergencies. Hall passes not used at the end of the quarter will be worth extra credit.
At the end of the quarter, all points will be totaled and the following grading scale will be followed:
93= A 89= A- 87= B+ 83= B 80= B- 75= C+ 70= C 67= C- 63= D+ 58= D 55= D-
Students in both and 2nd and 3rd year will be required to Write a journal entry once a week and submit it every Monday. The main objectives are: to express themselves freely in writing, to develop writing fluency, and to use learned vocabulary and expressions in a real-life context. Each entry should be approximately 100 words long. Grammatical or lexical accuracy is not graded; I will be looking at the content and the flow.
CITIZENSHIP GRADE
The school and district citizenship and attendance policies will be followed as outlined in the District Guidelines mailed this summer. Students may earn:
4―Honor 3― Good 2―Satisfactory 1― Poor 0― Failure
Three areas are considered when awarding a citizenship grade: tardies, student behavior and attendance.
TARDIES: On the 4th tardy a student will receive a 0. You can make-up tardies by showing improvement over a specified period of time. No more than 2 tardies can be made-up per term. You must be in your seat when roll is taken in order for you to be counted on time.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Behavior in the classroom should appreciate and consistent for learning to take place for all students in the class. Again, school regulations as outlined in the "Ti" book will be followed, along with following class rules:
- Behavior will be orderly and respectful. Improper language will not be tolerated.
- No food, drink (water excepted) allowed –except on special occasions.
- Electronic gadgets(Cell phones, game-boys, MP3 players, etc.) Must be off and kept in your bag.
- You need to bring your book, notebook, and a pencil or pen to class everyday.
- Hall passes will be issued only in emergencies or when requested from the office.
- Disruptive Behavior will result in removal of the student from class and an automatic 1 or 0 in citizenship.
- Students will be expected to participate and attend to the tasks at hand. You cannot work on other material from other classes.
- Students will be expected to do your own work on Tests and other class work. Failure to do your own work may result in a loss of credit on that piece of work, and a lower citizenship grade.
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend class everyday. There will be a reduction in citizenship grades for excessive absences. Students will receive a 1 on the first truancy, and a 0 on the second truancy. No make-up work will be available if missed while truant. The school attendance policies of more than four absences resulting in a "0" will be followed in this class.
Contract: It is assumed that now that you have read and we have discussed this disclosure that you understand the rules, procedures, and expectations outlined above. If you have questions please come and see me to make sure you know what you need to do to get a good grade in this class. Share this disclosure with you parents. I can be contacted through e-mail, phone or in person before or after school if you need more help.
When you and your parents have signed that you have read and understand the procedures listed in the disclosure statement you will be given your 3 emergency hall passes and emergency late assignment pass.
I have read and understand this disclosure statement:
__________________________________ ____________________________________
student / date parent / date
Student Survey:
Name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Email addresses: __________________________ ___________________________________
Yours your parent’s
Previous Language Classes:
Do you have any Japanese speakers in your home?
Do you have a computer at home? Y N Internet access? Y N
Why did you take Japanese this year?
What are your interests & hobbies?
Any other concerns or information that would help me to help you to be successful in this