JAPANESE 202 - KNOWLEDGE SURVEY
FALL '09

Is this survey being conducted at the BEGINNING or the END of the semester?
Beginning of Semester End of Semester


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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I can benefit from this course by attending all classes and being attentive.
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I believe the assignments will help me become a better learner of Japanese.
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I recognize the meanings and readings of approximately 315 kanji.
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I can identify the transitive and intransitive pairs of verbs (e.g., akeru-aku).
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I can describe something to be carried out with determination using "-te shimau" (e.g., I have done with my homework now).
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I can describe something with "the sense of regret" using "-te shimau."
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I can describe the cause and the effect using "-to" (e.g., Press this button, and then the door will open).
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I can describe two actions being performed at the same time using "-nagara."
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I can describe my regret using "-ba yokatta."
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I can write a short essay about someone's life using the short forms.
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I can make the honorific forms of verbs such as "to eat," "to be," and "to say."
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I can express appreciation using "-te kurete arigatoo."
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I can use expressions typically used in a "visiting someone's house" situation (e.g., to announce my arrival, to respond to the host's "come in;" or to say "good-bye").
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I can write a formal "thank you" letter.
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I can describe my own actions modestly using "extra-modest expressions" (e.g., "orimasu" instead of "imasu").
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I can make the humble forms of verbs using "o" + verb stem (masu form) + "suru."
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I can describe "without -ing" (e.g., I went to bed without brushing my teeth).
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I can embed a question in a longer sentence (e.g., I don't know whether I will go to school tomorrow).
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I can describe something that is "easy-to do" and "hard to do."
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I can ask for and give directions using a map.
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I can write an organized short essay about an interesting story.
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I can describe one's negative experience using "passive" form of verb. (e.g., "I had my car stolen")
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I can describe a state of something that has been brought about on purpose using "-te aru" (e.g., These drinks have been put in the refrigerator).
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I will describe one's control of something using "-ni suru" (e.g., I will remain quiet).
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I can describe my wish (e.g., I want you to recover soon) using "-te hoshii."
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I can report an unlucky experience in writing.
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I can make the "causative forms" of verbs (e.g., "taberu" ' "tabesaseru").
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I can identify the command (imperative) form of verbs (e.g., taberu-tabenasai; kiku-kikinasai).
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I can ask for advice using "-ba ii deshoo ka."
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I can provide advice using "-ba ii desu yo."
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I can make a construction "a noun B like a noun A" using "A no yoo na B."
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I can write a journal entry and describe my intense feelings or frustrations.
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I can describe my decision using "-koto ni suru."
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I can describe one's routine activities using "-koto ni shite iru."
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I can ask for an explanation of a procedure to do something (e.g., Please tell me how to cook sukiyaki?)
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I can read a personal letter and email messages and also write responses according the questions asked (e.g., providing advice, information on Hawaii's living).
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I can write a personal letter and email message (e.g., thank you letter, inquiry letter).
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I am familiar with slides creation such as MS PowerPoint and can present in Japanese.
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Mahalo for completing the Knowledge Survey!