This course is designed to provide practical skills and knowledge in the Japanese language to the students who have no background in Japanese, to acquire knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language needed to communicate in Japanese. At the same time, the course provides students with the opportunities to develop sufficient competency in Japanese to use it in a variety of ways to achieve the communicative objectives. The course will focus on the four skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. It is expected that students will reach the A2 level according to CEFR by the end of the course. Students are also expected to acquire basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a considerable body of basic grammar, reading and writing skills within the topics covered in class.
Learning Objectives
communicative competence – developing communicative skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing in communicative scenarios and topics chosen for the course
language competence – learning new language units (orthographic, phonetic, lexical, grammar) related to communicative scenarios and topics of the course; learning about language phenomena in the foreign language, about various ways of expressing ideas using the native and foreign languages
socio-cultural competence – introducing students to the culture, traditions, and realia of the country whose language they are learning; developing skills of presenting their country and its culture when communicating with foreigners
cognitive competence – developing general and special academic skills; familiarizing students with available ways of autonomous learning of a foreign language and culture, ICT included
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of Japanese kana and will be able to write and read words in hiragana and katakana. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of basic etiquette phrases
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 1, 2 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 1, 2 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: New Friends , Shopping 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 1,2,3
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 6,7. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 6,7 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: A Day In Roberts Life, Family Picture. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 8,9,10
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 3,4. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 3, 4 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Making A Date , The First Date. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 4,5.
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 4,5. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 4, 5 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: The First Date , A Trip To Okinawa. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 6,7
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 10,11. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 10,11 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Winter Vacation Plans, After the Vacation. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 14,15,16
1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 12,13. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 12,13 and use it accurately. 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Feeling Ill, Looking for a Part-time Job. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 17,18,19
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 14,15. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 14,15 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Valentine’s Day, A Trip to Nagano. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 20,21,22
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 8,9. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 8,9 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Barbecue, Kabuki. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 11,12,13
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 16,17. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 16,17 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Lost and Found, Grumble and Gossip. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 23,24,25
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 18,19. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 18,19 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Johns Part-time Job, Meeting the Boss. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 26,27,28
. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 20,21. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 20,21 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Mary’s Shopping,Burglar. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 29,30
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 22,23. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 22,23 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Education in Japan , Goodbye. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 31,32
Students will pass the Final Examination
Course Contents
1. WEEK 1-2 Japanese Kana & Pronunciation
Learning Objectives
Writing and reading skills
Japanese Kana, reading rules.
Speaking skills
Pronunciation
Greetings
WEEKS 3-5. Unit 1 NEW FRIENDS. Unit 2. SHOPPING
Unit 1 NEW FRIENDS
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Introducing yourself
2) Asking people their names and what they do
3) Asking/telling people times, phone number, etc.
Grammar
- XはYです
- Question Sentences
- Nounのnoun
Unit 2. SHOPPING
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Asking and answering how much things cost
2) Going shopping
3) Ordering food in restaurant
Grammar:
- これ、それ、あれ、どれ
- この、その、あの、どの
- ここ、そこ、あそこ、どこ
- だれの
- も
- じゃないです
- ね/よ
Kanji： 一 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 百 千 万 円 口 目 日 月 火 水 木 金 土 曜 本 人 今 寺 時 半 分 上 下 中 外 右 左 前 後 午 門 間 東 西 南 北
WEEKS 6-8. Unit 3. MAKING A DATE. Unit 4. THE FIRST DATE
Unit 3. MAKING A DATE
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Talking about daily activities and customs
2) Extending invitations
3) Accepting and refusing invitations
Grammar:
- Verb Conjugation
- Verb Types and the “Present Tense”
- Particles
- Time Reference
- ませんか
- Word Order
- Frequency Adverbs
- The Topic Particle は
Unit 4. THE FIRST DATE
Learning objectives
Topics:
1) Asking and describing where things are
2) Talking about the things that happened in the past
3) Talking about habitual actions in the past
Grammar:
- Xがあります/います
- Describing where things are
- Past tense of です
- Past tense of verbs
- も
- 一時間
- たくさん
- と
Kanji： 田 力 男 女 子 学 生 先 何 父 母 年 去 毎 国 見 行 米 来 良 食 飲 会 耳 聞 言 話 立 待 周 週 大 小 高 安 新 古 元 気 多 少 広 早 長 明 好 友
WEEK 9-11. Unit 5. A TRIP TO OKINAWA. Unit 6. A DAY IN ROBERT’S LIFE
Unit 5. A TRIP TO OKINAWA
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Talking about travel
2) Making offers and invitations
3) Asking the postage cost and buying stamps at the post office
4) Talking about likes and dislikes
Grammar
- Adjectives
- 好き（な）/嫌い（な）
- ましょう
- Counting
Unit 6. A DAY IN ROBERT’S LIFE
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Requests
2) Asking for and giving permission
3) Talking about rules and regulations
4) Offering to help
5) Giving reasons for doing /not doing something
Grammar:
- てください
- てもいいです
- てはいけません
- から
- ましょう
Kanji： 入 出 市 町 村 雨 電 車 馬 駅 社 校 店 銀 病 院 休 走 起 買 売 読 書 帰 勉 強 持 名 語 春 夏 秋 冬 朝 昼 夕 方 晩 夜 心 手 足 体 首 道
WEEK 12-15. Unit 7. FAMILY PICTURE. Unit 8. BARBECUE. Grammar & Kanji review
Unit 7. FAMILY PICTURE
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Talking about family and friends
2) Describing how people are dressed and how they look
Grammar:
- ている
- て-forms for joining sentences
- Verb stem + に行く
- Counting people
Unit 8. BARBECUE
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Expressing thoughts and opinions
2) Reported speech
3) Planning a trip or party
Grammar:
- Short forms
- Informal speech
- と思います/と言っています
- ないでください
- Verbのが好きです
- が
- 何か/何も
Kanji： 山 川 林 森 空 海 花 天 赤 青 白 黒 色 魚 犬 料 理 飯 牛 豚 鳥 肉 茶 野 菜 切 作 味 音 楽 歌 自 転 乗 写 真 台 映 画 洋 服 着
WEEK 16-18. Unit 9. KABUKI. Unit 10. WINTER VACATION PLANS.
Unit 9. KABUKI
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Expressing thoughts and opinions
2) Reported speech
3) Ordering food in a restaurant or shop
4) Giving reasons
Grammar:
- Past tense short forms
- Qualifying nouns with verbs and adjectives
- まだ...ていません
Unit 10. WINTER VACATION PLANS
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Talking about future plans
2) Talking about means of transportation and the time required
3) Making reservations at the travel agency
Grammar:
- Comparison between two items
- Comparison among three or more items
- Adjective/ noun + の
- つもりだ
- Adjective + なる
- どこかに/どこにも
- で
Kanji： 家 族 親 兄 姉 弟 妹 私 夫 妻 住 紙 教 室 習 漢 字 式 試 験 宿 題 文 英 質 問 説 遠 近 者 暑 寒 重 軽 低 弱 悪 暗 太 短 光 風
WEEK 19-21. Unit 11. AFTER THE VACATION. Unit 12. FILLING ILL
Unit 11. AFTER THE VACATION
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Talking about what you did after vacation
2) Introducing friends to each other
3) Asking where somebody comes from and talking about hometowns
4) Asking about childhood dreams and ambitions
Grammar:
- たい
- たり...たりする
- ことがある
- NやN
Unit 12. FILLING ILL
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Describing symptoms of illness
2) Giving advice
3) Forecasting the weather
Grammar:
- んです
- すぎる
- ほうがいいです
- ので
- なければいけません/なきゃいけません
- でしょう
Kanji： 運 動 止 歩 使 送 洗 急 開 閉 押 引 思 知 考 死 医 始 終 石 研 究 留 有 産 業 薬 働 員 仕 事 図 館 昔 借 貸 地 世 界 度 回 用 民 注 意
WEEK 22-24. Unit 13. LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB. Unit 14. VALENTINE’S DAY.
Unit 13. LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Using the telephone
2) Making appointments to meet
3) Giving reasons
4) Saying what you can or cannot do
5) Talking about part-time jobs
Grammar:
- Potential verbs
- し
- そうです
- てみる
- なら
- 一週間に三回
Unit 14. VALENTINE’S DAY
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Seeking advice about presents
2) Talking about giving/receiving things
3) Speculating
4) Talking about special days
Grammar:
- ほしい
- かもしれません
- あげる/くれる/もらう
- たらどうですか
- Number+も/ number+しか+negative
Kanji： 頭 顔 声 特 別 合 答 正 同 計 京 集 不 便 以 場 所 屋 堂 都 県 区 池 発 建 物 品 旅 通 進 熱 冷 甘 汚 果 卵 皿 酒 塩 付 片 焼 消 個
WEEK 25-27. Unit 15. A TRIP TO NAGANO. LOST AND FOUND.
Unit 15. A TRIP TO NAGANO
Learning objectives
Topic:
1) Inviting friends to do something with you
2) Making plans
3) Explaining about people or things in detail
Grammar:
- Volitional form
- Volitional form+と思っています
- ておく
Unit 16. LOST AND FOUND
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Making requests
2) Apologizing
3) Talking about hopes and wishes
4) Explaining about something you have lost
5) Talking about special days
Grammar:
- てあげる/くれる/もらう
- ていただけませんか
- といい
- 時
- てすみませんでした
Kanji： 笑 泣 怒 幸 苦 痛 恥 配 困 辛 眠 残 念 感 情 覚 忘 決 定 比 受 授 徒 練 復 表 卒 違 役 皆 彼 全 部 必 要 荷 由 届 利 払 濯 寝 踊 活 末 宅 祭
WEEK 28-30. Unit 17. GRUMBLE AND GOSSIP. Unit 18. JOHN’S PART-TIME JOB.
Unit 17. GRUMBLE AND GOSSIP
Learning Objectives
Topic:
1) Grumbling
2) Gossiping
3) Conveying hearsay
4) Speculating
5) Likening people or things to someone/something else
Grammar:
- そうです
- って
- たら
- なくてもいいです
- みたいです
- まえに
- てから
Unit 18. JOHN’S PART-TIME JOB
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Expressing regret
2) Giving advice
3) Describing the condition of things
4) Explaining about something you have lost
5) Talking about failures
Grammar:
- てしまう
- と
- ながら
- ばよかったです
Kanji： 平 和 戦 争 政 治 経 済 法 律 際 関 係 義 議 党 遊 泳 疲 暖 涼 静 公 園 込 連 窓 側 葉 景 記 形 結 婚 供 両 苦 老 息 娘 奥 将 祖 育 性 招
WEEK 31-33. Unit 19. MEETING THE BOSS. Unit 20. MARY’S SHOPPING.
Unit 21. BURGLAR
Learning Objectives
Topics:
1) Talking about bad experiences or events
2) Describing things and situations
3) Telling somebody what you wish them to do
Grammar:
- Passive sentences
- てある
- 間に
- Adjective＋する
- てほしいないで
Kanji: 神 様 信 調 査 相 談 案 内 君 達 星 雪 降 直 危 険 拾 捨 戻 吸 旅 変 歯 髪 絵 横 当 伝 細 無
Week 36. Grammar & Kanji review. Examination
Learning Objectives
Grammar
Grammar review
Kanji
Kanji review
Assessment Elements
In-Class Control (speaking - 0.4/quiz - 0.1/grammar test - 0.3/test kanji - 0.2)
Thе Cumulative Semester Grade is calculated according to the following formulae:
Gcumulative = 0, 4 *(0,4 *Goral+ 0,6 *Goral test ) + 0,6 * (0,4 *Gwritten + 0,6 *Gwritten test )
Gwritten - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written assignments.
Gwritten test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written tests.
Goral - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral assignments.
Goral test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral tests.
examination
In-Class Control (speaking - 0.4/quiz - 0.1/grammar test - 0.3/test kanji - 0.2)
Thе Cumulative Semester Grade is calculated according to the following formulae:
Gcumulative = 0, 4 *(0,4 *Goral+ 0,6 *Goral test ) + 0,6 * (0,4 *Gwritten + 0,6 *Gwritten test )
Gwritten - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written assignments.
Gwritten test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written tests.
Goral - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral assignments.
Goral test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral tests.
Examination
The exam is conducted in 2 parts: in writing and in oral forms (upon the course materials). The exam is held on the Zoom platform (https://www.zoom.us/). The written part is held for all students of the group at the same time. Students must connect to the exam according to the schedule sent by the teacher to their corporate e-mails on the day before the exam. The oral part is carried out on another day. Students need to connect to the oral part of the exam according to the schedule sent by the teacher to their corporate e-mails on the day before the exam. The student's computer must meet the requirements: the presence of a working camera and microphone, support for Zoom.
In order to participate in the exam, students are obliged: to put their photo on the avatars, to appear for the exam according to the exact schedule, turn on camera and microphone during the examination. Students are forbidden to: turn off the camera, use notes and tips. A short-term communication disruption during the exam is considered a communication disruption of less than a minute. Long-term communication disruption during the exam is considered a violation of a minute or more. In case of a long-term communication disruption, students cannot continue to participate in the exam. The retake procedure involves the use of more complicated tasks.
Interim Assessment
Interim assessment (2 module)
Thе Cumulative Semester Grade is calculated according to the following formulae:
Gcumulative = 0, 4 *(0,4 *Goral+ 0,6 *Goral test ) + 0,6 * (0,4 *Gwritten + 0,6 *Gwritten test )
Gwritten - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written assignments.
Gwritten test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written tests.
Goral - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral assignments.
Goral test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral tests.
Interim assessment (4 module)
Thе Cumulative Semester Grade is calculated according to the following formulae:
Gcumulative = 0, 4 *(0,4 *Goral+ 0,6 *Goral test ) + 0,6 * (0,4 *Gwritten + 0,6 *Gwritten test )
Gwritten - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written assignments.
Gwritten test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in written tests.
Goral - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral assignments.
Goral test - is the average of all the grades received by the student for participation in oral tests.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
Kenneth G. Henshall, & Tetsuo Takagaki. (2013). Learning Japanese Hiragana and Katakana : Workbook and Practice Sheets. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1567872
Recommended Additional Bibliography
Hamano, S., & Tsujioka, T. (2014). Basic Japanese : A Grammar and Workbook. London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=797728
Kornfeld, M. (2006). japanese FOR BEGINNERS. Vegetarian Times, (340), 65. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=f5h&AN=20242276
Richard S. Keirstead. (2016). Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Practice Pad : Learn the Two Japanese Alphabets Quickly & Easily with This Japanese Language Learning Tool. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1568900
Timothy G. Stout. (2013). Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners : First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System [Downloadable Content Included]. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1567871
Timothy G. Stout. (2014). Japanese Katakana for Beginners : First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1567907
Toyozato, S. (2008). Japanese for Beginners : Learning Conversational Japanese - Second Edition (Includes Downloadable Audio). North Clarendon, Vt: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1569009
Преподаватели
Йошида Хигаши
Кузнецова Софья Михайловна
Наумова Елена Алексеевна
Course Syllabus
Abstract
Learning Objectives
Expected Learning Outcomes
Course Contents
Assessment Elements
Interim Assessment
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
Recommended Additional Bibliography