Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

JPN 212A is offered simultaneously with JPN202.  This is a conversation-
tutorial class for extended practice in order to foster better understanding
of the materials presented in JPN 202 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.
Simultaneous enrollment in JPN 202 is mandatory.  Students whose skill
level in Japanese is more advanced than that of JPN 212A or 202 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.