JAPANESE 101 - KNOWLEDGE SURVEY
FALL '09

Is this survey being conducted at the BEGINNING or the END of the semester?
Beginning of Semester End of Semester
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My Japanese Class is:
M W 10 AM NAKAHARA M W 12 NOON YONEZAWA


This is a Knowledge Survey rather than a "test." There are no right or wrong answers. While you will not be graded on this survey, please be very candid in your responses!

By completing this survey, both at the beginning and at the end of the semester, your instructor will be able to gauge your initial level of knowledge and then measure the amount of knowledge you gain during the semester. This information will help your instructor modify and improve the course.

Read each statement carefully and then choose a response based on the following instructions:

Mark A as your response to the item if you are not confident in your skills in the area and do not feel you can adequately demonstrate these skills on a test/essay/research paper.

Mark B as your response to the item if you feel somewhat confident that you are reasonably skilled in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a reasonable level on a test/essay/research paper.

Mark C as your response to the item if you feel very confident that you are highly skilled in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a high level on a test/essay/research paper.

Your skill level in area:

A: Low B: Modest C: High
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1. I can benefit from this course by attending all classes and being attentive.
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2. I believe the assignments will help me become a better learner of Japanese.
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3. I can correctly read and write hiragana.
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4. I can identify a "-desu" ending sentence as a statement as opposed to a question.
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5. I can identify "ka" as a question marker.
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6. I can correctly change the forms of a copula (i.e., desu) (present and past in positive and negative forms) (e.g., gakusee desu-gakusee ja arimasen-gakusee deshita-gakusee ja arimasen deshita).
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7. I can do self-introduction by providing the information such as my age, major, status/year in school and the closing remark.
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8. I know how to politely acknowledge my partner's response to my question.
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9. I can write my self-introduction using hiragana.
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10. I am aware of the usage of katakana for loan words from European languages.
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11. I can ask, "what time is it now?" and answer the question.
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12. I can identify the usage difference between "sore" and "are."
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13. I can ask, "what is this/that close to you/that over there?"
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14. I can correctly read and write katakana.
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15. I can write my name using katakana if applicable.
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16. I can ask and answer to questions about prices.
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17. I will be able to answer to "Whose is this computer?" using Japanese.
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18. I can place an order at a restaurant using simple phrases.
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19. I can correctly change the forms of verbs (present and past in positive and negative forms) (e.g., tabemasu-tabemasen-tabemashita-tabemasen deshita).
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20. I can identify the object marker "o" in a sentence.
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21. I can identify two particles (interchangeably used) to describe a goal/destination with verbs such as "to go," "to come," and "to return."
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22. I can use the particle "de" to indicate a location where some activities take place.
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23. I know what to say when inviting others to some event.
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24. I know how to politely accept or decline one's invitation.
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25. I can write a short passage about my daily routine.
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26. I know the difference between "arimasu" and "imasu."
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27. I can identify the function of the particle "to" used in a sentence if it means "with" OR combining two nouns as "A and B."
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28. I can identify the meaning of the particle "mo" as "also."
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29. I can exchange questions and answers with others about routine activities.
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30. I can negotiate the time and day of the week for an event using "how about…?"
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31. I can identify i-adjectives vs. na-adjectives.
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32. I can correctly change the forms of i-adjectives (present and past in positive and negative forms) (e.g., omoshiroi desu-omoshiroku arimasen-omoshirokatta desu-omoshiroku arimasen deshita).
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33. I can correctly change the forms of na-adjectives (present and past in positive and negative forms) (e.g., suki desu-suki ja arimasen-suki deshita-suki ja arimasen deshita).
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34. I can ask one's opinion about past events (e.g., "how was …?").
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35. I can ask and answer to questions about one's likings.
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36. I can suggest some activities to do together (e.g., Let's go to the beach tomorrow).
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37. I can describe my trip and answer to questions related to the trip (e.g., "how was the weather?").
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38. I can read and understand personal letters and cards on vacation.
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39. I know how to make Te-forms of verbs depending on the type of each verb.
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40. I know hot to make a polite request using Te-form of verbs.
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41. I know how to offer assistance to others using "-mashoo ka?"
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42. I know how to accept or decline one's offer politely.
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43. I recognize the meanings and readings of approximately 58 kanji.
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44. I can read memo-type notes, short passages for advertisement and invitation.
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45. I can write short passages and personal letters with topics such as a party flyer and favorite restaurant.
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46. I can perform the following task: 1) Asking for permission to do something (e.g., ask if I can borrow some money from my partner) and 2) Explaining my situation with a good reason.
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Mahalo for completing the Knowledge Survey!