This document provides a course curriculum for an introductory Japanese language and culture course titled "Japanese I". The course aims to teach students basic greetings, sentences, and self-introductions in Japanese, as well as discuss Japan's cultural aspects. The curriculum is divided into 6 modules covering topics like the Japanese language and script, numbers, particles, vocabulary for family and time, and the calendar system. Assessment will be through continuous internal assessments, class tests, homework, and an end-term examination worth 60% of the total marks. The pedagogy will use an interactive approach with classroom activities to make learning fun. References include materials from the Japan Foundation and textbooks.
This document provides a course curriculum for an introductory Japanese language and culture course titled "Japanese I". The course aims to teach students basic greetings, sentences, and self-introductions in Japanese, as well as discuss Japan's cultural aspects. The curriculum is divided into 6 modules covering topics like the Japanese language and script, numbers, particles, vocabulary for family and time, and the calendar system. Assessment will be through continuous internal assessments, class tests, homework, and an end-term examination worth 60% of the total marks. The pedagogy will use an interactive approach with classroom activities to make learning fun. References include materials from the Japan Foundation and textbooks.
This document provides a course curriculum for an introductory Japanese language and culture course titled "Japanese I". The course aims to teach students basic greetings, sentences, and self-introductions in Japanese, as well as discuss Japan's cultural aspects. The curriculum is divided into 6 modules covering topics like the Japanese language and script, numbers, particles, vocabulary for family and time, and the calendar system. Assessment will be through continuous internal assessments, class tests, homework, and an end-term examination worth 60% of the total marks. The pedagogy will use an interactive approach with classroom activities to make learning fun. References include materials from the Japan Foundation and textbooks.
This document provides a course curriculum for an introductory Japanese language and culture course titled "Japanese I". The course aims to teach students basic greetings, sentences, and self-introductions in Japanese, as well as discuss Japan's cultural aspects. The curriculum is divided into 6 modules covering topics like the Japanese language and script, numbers, particles, vocabulary for family and time, and the calendar system. Assessment will be through continuous internal assessments, class tests, homework, and an end-term examination worth 60% of the total marks. The pedagogy will use an interactive approach with classroom activities to make learning fun. References include materials from the Japan Foundation and textbooks.
SW/ TOTAL FW CREDIT Course Code: JPAN116 UNITS Course Name: Introduction to Japanese Culture & Language - 1 - 2 - 2
Level : UG & PG
Course Objectives : To enable the students to learn the basic greetings, small simple sentences, self introduction in Japanese language to be used in daily life. Emphasis will be given on the spoken skills. Japan’s cultural aspects are to be discussed in the class to develop interests in the students. Note: Foundation Standard of Teaching Methodology will be adopted to teach in the classes. i.e. reading-listening-speaking.
Pre-requisites: NIL
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Module I: NIHONGO (JAPANESE) (Weightage: 20%)
Descriptors/Topics
1. General Features of Japan. Introduction of the language, Japanese Script (page 89 of Sakura)
2. Salutations and greetings.
3. Numerals. 4. Class room instructions, basic vocabulary related to class room, country etc.
5. Introduction of basic particles and small sentences (desu)
6. Socio-culture: How to address people.
Module II: CULTURE (Weightage: 20%)
Descriptors/Topics
1. Projects related to Cultural aspects of Japanese Society ie. Tea Ceremony, Ikebana, Origami, Furoshiki, Sumo etc. 2. Culture related to home visit (ojamashimasu) ( Ume page: 25) 3. Class room manners. (Kiritsu-Chakuseki) ( Ume page: 34)Mid day meal (page 62 Momo.Education System (Momo page 9) 4. koban( page 45)Places of Tourist Interest in Japan(53)
Module III: WATASHI (I) (Weightage: 20%)
Descriptors/Topics
1. Self introduction.
2. Small sentences. Affirmative and Negative. Example Sentences
3. Usage of particles (wa, ka) 4. Vocabulary related to family. 5. Particle no, mo, Profession. ． 6. Counter for age, people and different nationalities, 7. Reference words & Information: Country, people and Language.
Descriptors/Topics 1. Demonstrative pronouns. Kore , sore, are, dore 2. General vocabulary to make small sentences. 3. Demonstrative adjectives. Kono, sono, ano, dono. 4. Reference Words and Information: Family Names.
Module V: SYSTEM OF DEMONSTRATIVE WORDS (Weightage: 10%)
Descriptors/Topics 1. Vocabulary related to location.( koko, soko, asoko ) (Grammar: location particle)
2. Directions.
3. Daily routine verbs. Describing words related to house.
4. Reference Words & Information: Departmental Store
Module VI: JIKI TO HINICHI (TIME AND CALENDAR) (Weightage: 20%)
Descriptors/Topics 1. Time: Counter for hours, minutes. 2. Verbs related to time schedule. Usage of particle ‘ni’ 3. Days Today, tomorrow, yesterday.
4. Months, Year.
5. Reference Words& Information: Phone & Letter
6. Evaluation Students Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this program will acquire basic knowledge of Japanese culture. They will be able to speak about oneself. Also, will be able to tell time, day, date, month and year.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery: Classes are taken in interactive manner for better understanding of the subject matter. The motto of the classes will be learning with fun, inclusive of class room activities. (a) Lecture Plan/Session Plan : 30
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio
(%) 100% -
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination
Components (Drop down) CLASS TEST HOME ASSIGNMENT CLASS ATTENDENCE EEI PERFORMANCE Weightage (%) 10 10 15 5 60
Text & References:
Text
Material provided by the faculty
Videos shown in the class.
References: MINNA NO NIHONGO, Japan Foundation, UME, Japan Foundation
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