Instructor: Dr. Hitomi Oketani. Rm. 340
(734) 487-0130/3347 Office Hours: TBA
Course
Description:
This is a culminating course in the Japanese language
teaching. The course consists of review and discussion of contemporary issues
in Japanese language and culture, based on research projects and review of the
pertinent literature carried out by the
student. Emphasis in seminar meetings on exchange of ideas and information
developed in the research.
Outline
and Goals of the Course:
Due to
the rapid social changes in society, students' cultural and linguistic
backgrounds are diversified greatly in current classroom settings. Classroom
teachers need to be knowledgeable experts in order to meet the multilevel and
multicultural students' needs with techniques and appropriate teaching
methodology as well as a thorough understanding of children's language
(bilingual) acquisition processes. In order to prepare for
higher-level classroom practice. it is crucial
to acquire background knowledge of Japanese linguistics, second language
acquisition. foreign/bilingual/heritage language
education as well as effective methodologies to use in a multilevel setting.
Different topics are selected each semester for intensive study by advanced
students. The course consists of review and discussion of contemporary issues
in Japanese language teaching, based on research projects and review of the
pertinent literature carried out by the student. Emphasis in seminar meetings
will be on exchange of ideas and information through presentations by students.
Upon completion of this course, the students will:
a.
Possess
expanded knowledge and techniques in current Japanese language teaching
methodologies in multilevel classroom settings;
b. Have obtained extended knowledge of Japanese linguistics, second language acquisition, and foreign/bilingual/heritage language education;
c. Have improved ability of Japanese
language proficiencies in all four areas:
speaking, listening, reading and writing, pertinent to current professional and
cultural contexts.
The
course is conducted entirely in Japanese, including discussions and all
assignments.
Textbook:
Teaching Japanese Language - Theory and Practice. by Takamisawa, M. et al. (1996).
Requirements:
1. Present summaries & critiques of chapter of the textbook at every
session of class (twice);
2. Each student is required to take responsibility for two
20-30 minute individual presentations on Japanese language and/or culture. The
session will be videotaped for individual review and critique. The theme of the
presentations should be based on the course readings. Consult the course
instructor in choosing presentation topics;
3. Write a research paper (1500 characters in Japanese) on
Japanese language and/or culture. Consult the course instructor in choosing a
topic:
Grade Distribution:
1.
Classroom
participation 15%
2. Two presentations of summary & critiques of chapters 20% (10% each) (Criteria: Content, Japanese Language Ability, Clear Presentation of ideas)
3. Two Individual Presentations 40% (20% each)
4. Research Paper 25%
(Criteria: Content. Use of high level of syntax, voc. etc, Accuracy, Overall
impression)
Grade Scale:
A B
C
93% and above 83
- 86% 73 - 76%
A- B- C-
90 - 92% 80
- 82% 70 - 72%
B+ C+
E
87 - 89% 77
- 79% below 70%
Bibliography:
Cummins, 1. (2002). Negotiating
identities: Education for
Empowerment in a Diverse Society. CA:
Bilingual Education.
Nakajima, K. (2002). Learning Japanese
in the Network Society.
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Jv? 0 Bilingual/Heritage Language Education for
Global Society.
Standards for Japanese Language Learning. (1998). Japanese National
Standards Task Force.
Course Schedule:
Session Topic
Session 1 Review
of syllabus & course overview
Session 2 Chapter
1 - Origin of Japanese Language
Session 3 Chapter
1 - Origin of Japanese Language
Session 4 Chapter
2 - Phonology in Japanese
Session 5 Chapter
2 - Phonology in Japanese
Session 6 Chapter
3 - Japanese Syntax
Session 7 Chapter
3 - Japanese Syntax
Session 8 Chapter 3 -
Japanese Syntax
Session 9 Chapter
3 - Japanese Syntax
Session 10 Chapter
4 - Japanese Orthography
Session 11 Chapter
4 - Japanese Orthography
Session 12 Chapter
4 - Japanese Orthography
Session 13 Preparation
for Presentation-Consultation with course instructor
Session 14 Presentation
Session 15 Presentation
Session 16 Presentation
Session 17 (Winter
Recess)
Session 18 (Winter
Recess)
Session 19 Chapter
5 - Japanese Vocabulary
Session 20 Chapter
5 - Japanese Vocabulary
Session 21 Chapter 6 -
Socio-Linguistics in Japanese Teaching
Session 22 Chapter
6 - Socio-Linguistics in Japanese Teaching
Session 23 Chapter
6 - Socio-Linguistics in Japanese Teaching
Session 24 Chapter
7 - Bilingual/Heritage Japanese Language Education
Session 25 Chapter
7 - Bilingual/Heritage Japanese Language Education
Session 26 Chapter
7 - Bilingual/Heritage Japanese Language Education
Session 27 Preparation for
Presentation-Consultation with course instructor
Session 28 Presentation
Session 29 Presentation
Session 30 Presentation
Session 31 Q
& A. Research Paper Due