Ms. Mendoza's Classes
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​Japanese I へようこそ!


Syllabus

Japanese I is designed to develop the basic communication skills needed to interact with native speakers of Japanese. With a focus on oral communication, this course emphasizes listening skills, pronunciation, and everyday vocabulary. Students will gain reading and writing skills through the exploration of hiragana, katakana and kanji. Classroom activities, projects and discussions will offer insight into Japanese society and culture. ​
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Japanese I Syllabus
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Syllabus Scavenger Hunt
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Please download and print the syllabus acknowledgement form. Return it by the first Friday of the Quarter!

Textbook / Supplies

Required supplies:

  • A sturdy 3-ring binder (at least 2-inch) with plenty of loose-leaf paper (college rule)
  • Non-mechanical pencils and erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Dry erase markers
  • Eraser or sock (for dry erase board)
  • Highlighter
  • Blank note cards and a note card ring​
  • Dr. Moku Hiragana/katakana App (highly recommended)

Recommended:

  • Japanese-English dictionary (Recommended: Kodansha's Furigana English-Japanese Dictionary)
  • Personal Kanji Dictionary (Recommended: The Kanji Dictionary)
  • Pencil Case​

Links

  • General Links
  • Maru-Chan Blog
  • Online Lectures
  • Japanese 1 Videos
  • Student Work​

Assignment Descriptions and Due Dates

WEEK of 11/12


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