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Grading is on a 100-point scale (no curving). The final grade will be computed as follows. Some minor adjustments may be made depending on the class progress.
Course Requirements Chapter Tests (incl. Kanji Tests) 20% Homework (Grammar Homework with Listening & Kanji Homework with Reading) 26% Daily oral performance 20% Presentation (Introducing Family) 4% Plain Form Tests (#1, #2) and Vて Form Test 6% Vocabulary Tests 3% Role Plays (Shopping & Ordering Food) 6% Final examination
(Cumulative with emphasis on L. 9-11)15% Total 100% Extra credit for perfect attendance (= 0 absences beyond 4 excused absences) up to 1% All homework must be submitted in class.
Grammar homework includes writing exercises, vocabulary questions, listening comprehension, and a variety of grammatical exercises. Kanji homework include kanji practice, reading/writing kanji expressions in context, and reading a paragraph-level reading. Five Chapter tests and final examination consist of a written examination with some listening component. To take these exams, on-campus students must come to a designated location on campus and time to be announced during the semester. Off-campus students must inform the instructor of the proctor information at least two weeks prior to the exam dates. It is your responsibility to contact your proctor and make arrangements for taking the exams. To submit your homework, print each and fill your answer by hand. Homework can be submitted in the following ways. Allow plenty of time to solve any technical difficulties before the deadline.
During your class period, each student will be asked to interact with the instructor and other students. Student performance will be rated on a 10-point scale based on the degrees of your active participation and preparedness. In order to be considered as an active participant, it is not enough to simply follow the instructor’s direction and do classroom activities. To be considered "active", you must volunteer to share your responses when the instructor asks for volunteers. You will be judged "highly prepared" if your classroom performance indicates that you have read the textbook and memorized vocabulary, practiced new grammatical patterns/conjugation, practiced reading and writing well.
- 10 = high degree of both active participation and preparedness
- 9 = moderate degree of active participation and high degree of preparedness
- 8 = moderate degree of both active participation and preparedness
- 7 = low degree of active participation and preparation
- 5 = present but barely effective or often shows signs of inattention (See Grading Policies for examples.)
- 0 = absent
In some cases, the instructor may seek evidence of student's sustained ability to produce target expressions accurately and fluently in different contexts. For example, the instructor may ask unplanned questions (related to the task at hand) about student's real life.
Language preparedness:
- Appropriate, accurate, and active use of the grammar structures and vocabulary introduced in each lesson
- Appropriateness of style selection
- Accuracy and fluency of speech production (e.g., pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, etc.)
- Response time to various questions and/or activities
Participation style:
- Punctuality (If you come to a class more than five minutes late, your grade may be deducted by 20 %.)
- Active participation as described above. In online classes, text-chatting does not count as active participation.)
- Cordial and cooperative attitude to maximize our limited time and maintain friendly relationship.
Presentation/Role plays: You will be asked to collaborate with your classmates to produce two role plays (shopping and ordering food) and prepare a presentation on a Powerpoint file, present it in class and submit the final draft of the speech.
Voice Board (Online class only): During the semester you are required to record and post messages on the Voice Board. In order to get full credit for the activity the voice messages must be recorded in Japanese using complete sentences and contain meaningful and appropriate content.