Japanese 201covers chapters 7-9. Classes are conducted in Japanese only. Memorizing the assigned CCs is essential. Students act out the assigned CCs within the given social contexts and apply them to other related situations with the instructor s coaching. They are never to depend on the romanized text.
Students read English equivalents of the CCs, notes on structural patterns.
Students practice drills with tapes at home which are constructed to develop a full range of specific tasks. Frequent quizzes are given on the drills. Participation points are given for punctuality, preparedness, alertness, and diligence. As stated indicated in the syllabus, students take an active role in their learning through writing compositions, completing listening comprehension exercises and listening to and discussing a radio play, reading a story, giving an oral presentation, and engaging in an oral interview with the instructor. It includes the use of the target language in class.