Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

JPN 213A is offered simultaneously with JPN203.  This is a conversation-
tutorial class for extended practice in order to foster better understanding
of the materials presented in JPN 203 including the contents such as
expressions, vocabulary, reading, structures and underlying deep culture.
This course counts as an elective for the associate degree.  This course is
offered for one credit each term.
Successful completion of JPN212A and 202 or the equivalent language
competency to be determined by the teacher.  Concurrent enrollment in JPN
203 is mandatory.  Students whose skill level in Japanese is more advanced
than that of JPN 213A or 203 will not be admitted to this class.

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Students are expected to attend all classes, participate actively in classroom activities, and prepare oral and short written homework assignments.  Students may work with audio tapes in the media center or at home, and they may meet with the teacher in conferences.  Japanese will be used in the classroom at almost all times.  Students should plan to spend about one hour in preparation and practice outside of class for each class session.

The course grade will be determined by regular attendance (which is mandatory), daily active participation, and weekly assignments.  It also depends on individual progress in listening and speaking skills such as ability to comprehend and to express him/herself with clarity and a
minimum number of errors in Japanese to receive a passing grade.  The work of this class is sequential, and the introduction and practice of this material take place in class; therefore, attendance is essential.