MLO 1 : Language and Communication
Outcomes:
1.1 Students are able to communicate effectively in Japanese in three modes: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational; and in a culturally appropriate manner in a variety of social and professional settings and circumstances at the Intermediate-High level of language proficiency, according to the ACTFL Guidelines.
1.2. Students gain competency in the Japanese language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and discourse, and compare and analyze the structural differences between Japanese and English.
1.1 Students are able to communicate effectively in Japanese in three modes: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational; and in a culturally appropriate manner in a variety of social and professional settings and circumstances at the Intermediate-High level of language proficiency, according to the ACTFL Guidelines.
1.2. Students gain competency in the Japanese language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and discourse, and compare and analyze the structural differences between Japanese and English.
MLO 1 - Requirement/Completed Classes:
JAPN 300 - FALL 2013
JAPN 301 - FALL 2013
JAPN 302 - FALL 2011
JAPN 401 - SPRING 2012
JAPN 402 - SPRING 2014
JSC_Abroad > Grammar 3 & 5_FALL 2012
MLO 1.1
In consideration to connect with evidence, I believe that the courses JAPN 300 and JAPN 301 were the best examples to exercise and execute the outcomes for MLO 1.1.
Through the course, "JAPN 300", within class time, I was able to exercise constant communication through discussions, in-class projects and presentations [see sample 1a]. The pre-set scenarios were very effective and helped grasped the structure of the Japanese language even more [see sample 1b].
Through the course, "JAPN 301", I learned a lot of grammar and language structure. I will admit at first this course was very hard. I was suffering from reverse culture shock when I returned from Japan that semester.This class was definitely a step forward in teaching me what it takes to know the language and what it takes to dedicate oneself in studying at this level [see sample 2].
My experience abroad gave me a big opportunity to fulfill my requirements for this MLO. Every day in class, I exercised my skills in communication with the other students and my teacher constantly. Just like in the classroom in my home country, we were asked to speak no other language than Japanese. If we couldn't say what we wanted to say, the teachers were very patient and gave us the time to think in other way of what we wanted to get across in our speech. At times, I felt incapable that I was not progressing because there were times I could not say what I wanted to say. However, that feeling would be counter-acted because I was then reassured of my basics in communication. Every day, the teacher also spoke nothing other than Japanese to us and it was difficult to translate at a speed that was both fast and comprehensible to concentrate on the lesson entirely because I would be stuck trying to figure out the first instructions that were given while the next part was being explained. I deeply appreciated though that if the class, as a whole, did not understand, the teachers would still speak Japanese, yet write or draw illustrations on the chalkboard for all of us to understand. I can say that within my grammar classes, there may have not been many presentational opportunities, however, there were constant role-playing scenarios and listening and grammar exercises. However, when it came to being placed in Grammar 5, I was really scared, confused and at times very sad for I could not understand almost 80% of the material. Though, through keeping at the books and teacher's aid and patience, I was able to get through and learn that everyone learns at a different pace and not to get discourage with some of my disappointing letter grades, though they do matter.
MLO 1.2
Through the course, "JAPN 402", I gained knowledge about structure for essay writing, presentations, advanced grammar tactics and presentational communications. Within this class, we learned the basics about Haiku and poems. Following after, we created our own haiku and short stories [see sample 3a]. This is quite difficult for me. I feel that this course is helping me understand the language more, though...in preparing for my capstone and deepening my knowledge of Japanese Literature and culture. In class, we are required to read various literature in the target language. By doing this...I believe it I have increased my reading and enhanced my comprehension skills [see samples under JAPN 402 link].
My experience when I was studying abroad allowed me to practice the differences between Japanese and English constantly, both cultural and grammatically. To this day, I find it fascinating how the sentence structure of Japanese is backwards. As well, we were told at the beginning of our learning journey that if anything was to be taken from our experiences, the way that our brains would operate would change. By this I mean that we would automatically begin translating our spoken native language into how we could communicate in our target language. This is truly an amazing feeling. I appreciate language learning even more now because of the journey I have gone through. Before I can verbally say something like, "I love to draw!", my brain will translate it into Japanese and then I say it in English out loud because I just remembered I am not speaking in a Japanese environment. Even though my skills in communication and grammar could use some refining and much needed practice, if it wasn't for my time abroad, I believe I could not get through the remaining courses back in my home country without this experience.
Evidence for MLO 1:
Sample 1a: (JAPN 300)_Presentations
Sample 1b: (JAPN 300)_Test 1
Sample 2: (JAPN 301)_Video Questions_Worksheet
Sample 3: (JAPN 402)_Haiku 1_Haiku 2
JAPN 300 - FALL 2013
JAPN 301 - FALL 2013
JAPN 302 - FALL 2011
JAPN 401 - SPRING 2012
JAPN 402 - SPRING 2014
JSC_Abroad > Grammar 3 & 5_FALL 2012
MLO 1.1
In consideration to connect with evidence, I believe that the courses JAPN 300 and JAPN 301 were the best examples to exercise and execute the outcomes for MLO 1.1.
Through the course, "JAPN 300", within class time, I was able to exercise constant communication through discussions, in-class projects and presentations [see sample 1a]. The pre-set scenarios were very effective and helped grasped the structure of the Japanese language even more [see sample 1b].
Through the course, "JAPN 301", I learned a lot of grammar and language structure. I will admit at first this course was very hard. I was suffering from reverse culture shock when I returned from Japan that semester.This class was definitely a step forward in teaching me what it takes to know the language and what it takes to dedicate oneself in studying at this level [see sample 2].
My experience abroad gave me a big opportunity to fulfill my requirements for this MLO. Every day in class, I exercised my skills in communication with the other students and my teacher constantly. Just like in the classroom in my home country, we were asked to speak no other language than Japanese. If we couldn't say what we wanted to say, the teachers were very patient and gave us the time to think in other way of what we wanted to get across in our speech. At times, I felt incapable that I was not progressing because there were times I could not say what I wanted to say. However, that feeling would be counter-acted because I was then reassured of my basics in communication. Every day, the teacher also spoke nothing other than Japanese to us and it was difficult to translate at a speed that was both fast and comprehensible to concentrate on the lesson entirely because I would be stuck trying to figure out the first instructions that were given while the next part was being explained. I deeply appreciated though that if the class, as a whole, did not understand, the teachers would still speak Japanese, yet write or draw illustrations on the chalkboard for all of us to understand. I can say that within my grammar classes, there may have not been many presentational opportunities, however, there were constant role-playing scenarios and listening and grammar exercises. However, when it came to being placed in Grammar 5, I was really scared, confused and at times very sad for I could not understand almost 80% of the material. Though, through keeping at the books and teacher's aid and patience, I was able to get through and learn that everyone learns at a different pace and not to get discourage with some of my disappointing letter grades, though they do matter.
MLO 1.2
Through the course, "JAPN 402", I gained knowledge about structure for essay writing, presentations, advanced grammar tactics and presentational communications. Within this class, we learned the basics about Haiku and poems. Following after, we created our own haiku and short stories [see sample 3a]. This is quite difficult for me. I feel that this course is helping me understand the language more, though...in preparing for my capstone and deepening my knowledge of Japanese Literature and culture. In class, we are required to read various literature in the target language. By doing this...I believe it I have increased my reading and enhanced my comprehension skills [see samples under JAPN 402 link].
My experience when I was studying abroad allowed me to practice the differences between Japanese and English constantly, both cultural and grammatically. To this day, I find it fascinating how the sentence structure of Japanese is backwards. As well, we were told at the beginning of our learning journey that if anything was to be taken from our experiences, the way that our brains would operate would change. By this I mean that we would automatically begin translating our spoken native language into how we could communicate in our target language. This is truly an amazing feeling. I appreciate language learning even more now because of the journey I have gone through. Before I can verbally say something like, "I love to draw!", my brain will translate it into Japanese and then I say it in English out loud because I just remembered I am not speaking in a Japanese environment. Even though my skills in communication and grammar could use some refining and much needed practice, if it wasn't for my time abroad, I believe I could not get through the remaining courses back in my home country without this experience.
Evidence for MLO 1:
Sample 1a: (JAPN 300)_Presentations
Sample 1b: (JAPN 300)_Test 1
Sample 2: (JAPN 301)_Video Questions_Worksheet
Sample 3: (JAPN 402)_Haiku 1_Haiku 2