Japanese Language Studies for IPLA Students Fall 2017
JLP Placement Test The level of your Japanese Language ability will be determined by the result of the online Placement Test. Without the Placement Test, you are not allowed to take Japanese language classes, except for complete beginners. No retake of the placement test is allowed.
Tentative Level If your placement test result is on the borderline between two levels, your level certificate may show 仮 (tentative), e.g. 仮 4 レベル = tentative level 4 You may choose classes either at the level shown or at the level below. You may not mix levels. Decide which level you want to register at for this semester.
Class information See A Guide to the Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi/ 特別課程の受講案内 for details. You will be given information on the textbook and class schedule from your class instructor(s). Each class has its own lesson plan, exam schedule, and grading policy, which will be explained at the beginning of the class.
Syllabus Please read the Japanese course syllabus carefully before the classes start. Syllabus: http://www.he.tohoku.ac.jp/sjle/syllabi/
Japanese class numbering system G320 Kanji background Grammar class 1credit Level 3 IPLA class Priority given to IPLA students 0= No priority 1= Non Kanji background 2= Kanji background G320 = Grammar class for Level 3 IPLA students
Requirements 4 compulsory Japanese Language credits per semester Take the Japanese classes assigned to your level
Compulsory Japanese Classes 4 credits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 I120 (absolute beginners) B120 (other level 1 students) B220a or B220b G320, S320, P320 and choose 1 more class from the Japanese language classes G440, S440, P440 and choose 1 more class from the Japanese language classes or International coleaning classes Choose 4 classes from the Japanese language classes, International co-leaning classes or Japanese Culture classes
Japanese Level 1 1 compulsory class (4 credits) Beginner Target Level: CEFR/JFS: A1 JLPT: N5 Textbook: I120 - GENKI 1 [Second Edition] 3,500 (+tax) B120 - MINNA NO NIHONGO 1 [Second Edition] 2,500 (+tax) Compulsory Absolute beginners should take I120 (Beginning Japanese for Interaction), which is only open to IPLA students. Other IPLA students at this level should take B120 (Beginning Japanese) The I120 classes take place twice a week in room C401 on Wed. and Fri. 1 st and 2 nd. The B120 classes take place twice a week in room C402 on Wed. and Fri. 1 st and 2 nd. IPLA students who continue studying next semester should take classes with codes beginning with the same letter e.g. I120 I220, B120 B220 Elective Kanji (Choose just one class at your designated level, or one level below or above that level.)
Japanese Level 2 1 compulsory class (4 credits) Basic Compulsory Elective Target: CEFR/JFS: A2.1 JLPT: N4 Textbook: みんなの日本語 II [Second Edition] 2,500 (+tax) New IPLA students at this level should take B220 (Basic Japanese 2) The B220a classes take place twice a week in room C404 on Wed., C403 on Fri. 1 st and 2 nd. The B220b classes take place twice a week in room C405 on Wed., C404 on Fri. 1 st and 2 nd. Kanji (Choose just one class at your designated level, or one level below or above that level.) ML000 : Japanese literature in English & Japanese (Non credit Thu. 4 th, room A105)
Japanese Level 3 Take at least 4 classes (4 credits) out of the following Pre-Intermediate Compulsory Elective Target: CEFR/JFS: A2.2 JLPT: N3 See A Guide to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program for International Students for further details. G320:Grammar 3 (Wed. 1 st, room C407) S320 : Speaking 3 (Fri. 1 st, room C405) P320 : Practice 3 (Fri. 2 nd, room C405) R320 : Reading 3 (Wed. 2 nd, room C407) W300: Writing/Composition 3 (Wed. 3 rd, room C305) Kanji (Choose just one class at your designated level, or one level below or above that level.) ML000 : Japanese literature in English & Japanese (Non credit Thu. 4 th, room A105)
Japanese Level 4 Take at least 4 classes (4 credits) out of the following Intermediate Target: CEFR/JFS: B1 JLPT: N2 See A Guide to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program for International Students for further details. Compulsory G440 : Grammar 4 (Wed. 2 nd, room C408) S440 : Speaking 4 (Fri. 1 st, room C406) P440: Practice 4 (Fri. 2 nd, room C406) Elective Japanese language classes W400b:Writing/Composition 4 (Mon. 4 th, room C401) R440 : Reading 4 (Wed. 1 st, room C408) W400a:Writing/Composition 4 (Wed. 3 rd, room C306) Kanji (Choose just one class at your designated level, or one level below or above that level.) International co-learning classes IU430 : Intercultural Understanding (Mon. 3 rd, room A304) CC400 : Cross-cultural Communication (Tue. 3 rd, room C103) UJ430 : Understanding Japanese Society and Culture (Wed. 4 th, room C301) SP400 : Short-Program Planning (Thu. 3 rd, room A101) CS430 : Japanese Culture Studies (Thu. 4 th, room A104) ML000 : Japanese literature in English & Japanese (Thu. 4 th, room A105) SC430 : Seeing Home Country and Area from Japan (Fri. 4 th, room C401)
Japanese Level 5 Choose at least 4 classes (4 credits) out of the following Upper- Intermediate Target: CEFR/JFS: B2 JLPT: N1 See A Guide to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program for International Students for further details. Japanese language classes G500 : Grammar 5 (Tue. 3 rd, room C404) P530 : Practice 5 (Wed. 4 th, room C401) R500 : Reading 5 (Thu. 4 th, room C404) Kanji (Choose just one class at your designated level, or one level below or above that level.) International co-learning classes JC530:Thinking about Japanese Culture (Mon. 3 rd, room A307) JS500 : Japanese Language and Culture in Songs (Tue. 5 th, room R115 (Oct. 3 A307)) LV500:Language Varieties in Japanese (Wed. 1 st, room A104) TC530:Japanese Traditional Culture (Wed. 2 nd, room A401) MM530:Multimedia based Japanese Learning (Thu. 3 rd, room A302) ML000 : Japanese literature in English & Japanese (Thu. 4 th, room A105) MI500: Modern Japanese Intellectual History (Thu. 5 th, room A105) CG500: Communication Gap between Observational Astronomy and Hawaiian Culture (Fri. 4 th, room A103) MC500: Living in Multicultural Japanese Society (Fri. 5 th, room A403) Japanese Culture classes CJ500 : An Introduction to Classical Japanese Writings (Tue. 1 st, room C404 and Thu. 1 st, room C307) SW500 An Introduction to Classical Sino Writings (Non-credit Tue. 5 th, room A306) HW500 : An Introduction to Classical Hand-written Writings (Non-credit Wed. 5 th, room A303)
Kanji Classes If you would like to study kanji, choose just one class at your designated level, or one level below or above that level. (e.g. If your level is "K2," select one class at level K1, K2, or K3.) If the instructor does not give permission, you cannot take the class. Kanji Level K1 Kanji/Vocabulary 1 K2 Kanji/Vocabulary 2 Classes K102 (For students who have Kanji background):mon. 3 rd, room C402 and Thu. 3 rd, room C404 K151:Mon. 3 rd, room C401 and Thu. 3 rd, room C403 K101:Wed. 4 th, room C402 and Fri. 3 rd, room C402 K201: Tue. 3 rd, room C402 and Thu. 3 rd, room C405 K202 (For students who have Kanji background): Fri. 3 rd, room C403 K3 Kanji/Vocabulary 3 K300: Tue. 3rd, room C403 and Thu. 3 rd, room C406 K4 Kanji/Vocabulary 4 K5 Kanji/Vocabulary 5 K400: Tue. 5 th, room C105 and Thu. 5 th, room C102 K500: Tue. 1 st period, room M303
Extra Japanese Classes You may take elective Japanese classes on top of your compulsory classes and earn extra credits, except E000 and some exceptional elective classes. You cannot take more than one class with the same alphabet letter (e.g. G420 and G410, G420 and G320). Also, you cannot take B and G classes at the same time. If you choose to take an extra class, but find it unsuitable and decide to drop it, please notify both the class instructor(s) and the IPLA office.
Japanese Class Progression System Level 1-2 If you obtain a C or better, and your credits are approved, you may proceed to the next level up the following term. AA A B C D E Particularly excellent (90-100 points). Excellent (80-89 points). Good (70-79 points). Passed (60-69 points). Failed (0-59 points). Withdrew from the class. Level 3-5 If you obtain an "AA" or "A" in 3 or more classes, and your credits are approved, you may proceed to the next level up the following term without taking a placement test. *Two "B" grades will be counted as one "A."
Attendance You are required to attend at least ⅔ of your classes. If you must be absent from class, inform your class instructor directly or via a classmate. If you do not attend at least two-thirds of the total number of classes, you will receive a "D" (fail). If you are absent for two consecutive classes without a good reason, you may get taken off the class list. If possible, notify your class instructor of your absence in advance, and try to get any relevant class materials in order to catch up.
Registration Card Print the final page of A Guide to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program for International Students Submit the card to your class instructor.
Study Guidance for Japanese Language Courses 9:30-, Wed. 4 th October Arrive on time! Place: Room C206 Kawauchi North Campus
Your Contact If you need assistance for your Japanese study, Please contact: Associate Prof. Kensaku Soejima Room 517 (A07) e-mail: kensaku@m.tohoku.ac.jp at Kawauchi North Campus
Assistance for Japanese Study If you need extra help to catch up with class work, Please contact: Huja Backley e-mail: huja.backley.d7@tohoku.ac.jp Room 106 (A12) at Kawauchi North Campus Back-up classes can be arranged on mutually agreed times and days (subject to classroom availability).