Class Requirements:

Students will be expected to:

1. Attend class regularly and be prepared for the scheduled lesson by memorizing kanji and vocabulary, and by being able to read smoothly and translate accurately the assigned readings;
2. Complete homework assignments (exercises in the text);
3. Take a twenty-point kanji quiz after each lesson;
4. Take a 100-point comprehensive kanji quiz after each unit of five lessons;
5. Take a 100-point midterm exam after each unit of five lessons;
6. Take the comprehensive final examination WHEN SCHEDULED.

Participation:

1. Readiness means that you will come to class prepared to read smoothly and translate accurately, and/or discuss the assigned readings;

2. To prepare for each lesson you will need:

a. To memorize all the kanji required up to that lesson
b. To use these kanji to read and write words and thus expand your vocabulary
c. To use these kanji to read stories, articles and letters
d. To come to class having already read the material so that you can read smoothly and discuss the material.