Frequently Asked Questions

The Basics / General Information

1. What is Japanese I.I.?

2. In general, how does it work?

3. What level(s) of Japanese can I study in I.I?

4. Where and how often do classes meet?

5. How many students are enrolled in Japanese I.I.?

6. How are classes actually conducted?

7. I understand that the Japanese I.I. schedule is flexible, on what days and at what times can I schedule appointments?

8. Who teaches Japanese I.I. sessions?

9. How do we manage to cover enough material in a 15-minute session?

10. I'm new to I.I., what do I do at the beginning of the quarter?

11. Where do I find the hours for the I.I. center?

Terminology

1. What is an "ACT session"?

2. What is a "FACT session"?
3. What is an "ACT box"?
4. What do "GUP / CI / CC / JSL / JWL, etc." mean?

1. Who is eligible to enroll in Japanese I.I.?

2. What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
3. Is I.I. integrated with the regular Japanese classes at OSU?
4. Can I use Japanese I.I. to meet the university's foreign language requirement?
5. How do I register for Japanese I.I.?
6. How many credits can I earn as a Japanese I.I. student?
7. I see that the credits for I.I. are variable, how do I know the correct number of hours to choose?
8. Can I enroll in more/less than 5 credit hours of Japanese I.I. in a given quarter?
9. I'm on a waiting list to get into I.I., is there anything I can do?
10. Can I audit Japanese I.I.?
11. Can I take Japanese I.I. with a credit/no-credit option?
12. Can I take a Japanese I.I. course more than once?
13. I've already taken a classroom Japanese course at OSU; can I now cover the same material in I.I. format?
14. I've studied Japanese at another institution; can I get credit toward Japanese I.I. for my previous studies?
15. I want to transfer into the "regular" Japanese language courses at OSU; what are my options?
16. I want to transfer from the "regular" Japanese language courses at OSU; what are my options?
17. I need to raise/lower the number of credits I am registered for, what do I need to do?
18. What happens to my university tuition and fee obligations if I adjust my number of credits during the quarter?
19. I have some paperwork that needs to be signed by my I.I. instructor; whose signature do I need?
20. Can I be enrolled in two Japanese I.I. courses in the same quarter?

1. What materials will I need to buy to prepare for Japanese I.I.?

2. What resources are available at OSU to support me in Japanese I.I.?
3. Where can I buy the JSL CD-ROM?
4. Where can I use the CD-ROM on campus?
5. I can't find the "Classroom Instruction" phrases on the JSL CD-ROM, where are they?
6. I'm having trouble getting the JSL CD-ROM to run on my Mac computer, is there anything I can do to make it run better?
7. I'm having trouble getting the JSL CD-ROM to run on my PC; is there anything I can do to make it run better?
8. Is there a CD-ROM for JSL Volume 2?
9. Can I run the JSL CD-ROM under Windows 2000?
10. Can I dub the JSL videotapes in any of the university labs?

1. Where can I find the hours for the I.I. center?

2. I'm new to I.I., where do I go at the beginning of the quarter?
3. Where can I get a copy of the syllabus and/or assignment lists?
4. How do I prepare for my first ACT session?
5. How should I prepare my JWL homework?
6. How many times per week do I need to schedule ACT sessions?
7. Can I schedule more than 5 ACT sessions per week?
8. Can I schedule more than 1 ACT session per day?
9. Can I sign up to complete more than 1 ACT in a single 15-minute session?
10. Can I call and make appointments for ACT sessions over the phone?
11. I want to sign up for an ACT session tomorrow/today, etc.; is it too late?
12. I want to sign up for an ACT session next week / next month; is it too early?
13. Where and how do I sign up for ACT sessions?
14. What do I write in the Japanese I.I. appointment book when I am scheduling an appointment?
15. I need to cancel an appointment, what should I do?
16. What happens if I fail to show up for a scheduled ACT session?
17. I was asked to repeat an ACT session, what should I do now?
18. Will sessions be scheduled during finals week?

1. How will I be graded?

2. Will there be mid-term and final exams in Japanese I.I.?
3. How/when will I receive my grades?
4. My grade report shows scores on a 4-point scale – what do those scores mean?
5. How will my daily scores correspond to a letter grade?
6. Can I receive a grade of "incomplete" for Japanese I.I. courses?
7. What happens if I fail to complete all necessary ACT sessions by the end of the quarter?

The Basics / General Information Return to Top

1. .What is Japanese I.I.?
   "Japanese I.I." is shorthand for "Japanese Individualized Instruction" -- a flexible new format for the introductory Japanese language courses offered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures. In Japanese I.I., the same content is covered as in our classroom course offerings, but the format is quite different. Students study on their own (with our guidance, of course) then come in for periodic one-on-one sessions where instructors check their progress. The format allows for a good deal more flexibility in scheduling and pace than our standard classroom courses permit.
   
   
2. In general, how does it work?
   Students study Japanese on their own but meet regularly with instructors who monitor (and rate) their progress. Credits for Japanese I.I. are variable (anywhere from 1 to 5 credits are possible for each course each quarter) so the number of one-on-one interview sessions required with an instructor will vary on a case by case basis. In general terms, for each credit of Japanese I.I., students will need to schedule between six to eight 15-minute sessions with an instructor. Students enrolled in 5 credits of Japanese I.I. will need to plan on scheduling between 33 (Japanese 101.51) and 40 (Japanese 104.51) appointments during the 10 week quarter.
   
   
3. What level(s) of Japanese can I study in I.I?
   We currently offer Japanese 101, 102, 103, and 104 in the I.I. format.
   
   
4. Where and how often do classes meet?
   Unlike our regular Japanese language course offerings, there is not a fixed time for Japanese I.I. courses. One-on-one meetings with Japanese instructors will be held in the Individualized Language Learning Center on the 1st floor of Hagerty Hall.. Appointment times can be made any time when instructors are available -- usually daily from 9:00AM to roughly 7:30PM and from 10:00AM to 2:00PM on Saturdays. A new detailed schedule is made up each quarter, so for current details be sure to check with the Japanese I.I. coordinator.
   
   
5. How many students are enrolled in Japanese I.I.?
   During the regular academic year (that is to say, excluding the summer quarter) we typically have 60-80 students enrolled in Japanese Individualized Instruction courses.
   
   
6. How are classes actually conducted?
   In Japanese I.I., students come in for regular one-on-one appointments with instructors. The appointments are conducted in Japanese and their purpose is to confirm that students have mastered the assigned material. They are not tutoring sessions, and students are expected to prepare and master the content on their own prior to coming in for appointments.
   
   
7. I understand that the Japanese I.I. schedule is flexible, on what days and at what times can I schedule appointments?
   Appointments can be made any time when instructors are available -- usually daily from 9:00AM to roughly7:30PM and from 10:00AM to 2:00PM on Saturdays. A new detailed schedule is made up each quarter, so for current details be sure to check with the Japanese I.I. coordinator. We try to offer a good balance of morning, afternoon and evening sessions in order to accommodate all of our students' schedules.
   
   
8. Who teaches Japanese I.I. sessions?
   The same instructors who teach our classroom Japanese offerings teach Japanese I.I.. During the regular academic year, we typically have 5 or 6 Japanese instructors teaching Japanese I.I. in a given quarter.
   
   
9. How do we manage to cover enough material in a 15-minute session?
   Although sessions run only 15 minutes, you are still able to get a good deal more interaction with your instructor than would be possible in a standard 48 minute class where 15 to 20 students are vying for the attention of one instructor. Also, keep in mind that in our ACT sessions we are rarely trying to introduce you to new or unfamiliar material; the course is designed so that you have the appropriate tools to learn the materials on your own before coming in for your session, which allows us to use our limited time together more effectively.
   
   
10. I'm new to I.I., where do I go at the beginning of the quarter?
    At the outset of each quarter, all students who are new to Japanese I.I. MUST attend an orientation session. For your convenience, we offer two orientation sessions each quarter...but you need only attend one of the two. The dates, times, and locations for these orientation sessions vary from quarter to quarter but will be posted outside the I.I. Center on the first floor of Hagerty Hall. Before the start of classes, please confirm the orientation details and be sure to attend at least one of the meetings. We will post the orientation session schedules online on our Japanese I.I. NEWS page as soon as the dates and times have been set.
    
    
11. Where do I find the hours for the I.I. center?
    The I.I. Center on the 1st floor of Hagerty Hall posts its hours each quarter. Just drop by the center to see the latest hours of operation or check out our online listing of I.I. center hours for the current quarter.
    
    

Terminology Return to Top

1. What is an "ACT session"?
   A "Japanese-only" class (or in the case of Japanese I.I., "session") where the instructor expects the student to competently ACT OUT the materials he or she has prepared.
   
   
2. What is a "FACT session"?
   In our regular classroom Japanese courses, the "FACT class" is a bi-weekly English language lecture where the instructor provides grammatical and other largely FACTual information to support the students' understanding of material covered in ACT classes. In Japanese I.I., we have no regularly scheduled "FACT classes" but we do allow students to sign up for "FACT sessions" whenever they need some extra help.
   
   
3. What is an "ACT box"?
   "ACT box" is a term you'll sometimes hear us use to refer to the specific contents assigned for study for a given ACT class or ACT session. Our assignment lists show numbered assignments that happen to be set apart in bordered "boxes"...hence the term "ACT box".
   
   
4. What do "GUP / CI / CC / JSL / JWL, etc." mean?
   Students new to Japanese Individualized Instruction will feel afloat in a sea of acronyms for the first several weeks. The quickest antidote to acronym panic is a close reading of the Introduction to the textbook we use, "Japanese: The Spoken Language". All of the shorthand is explained in detail there. Quickly, however, here are a few terms you'll see again and again:
   
   

   "GUP": Greetings and Useful Phrases

   "CI": Classroom Instructions

   "CC": Core Conversation(s)

   "JSL": Japanese: The Spoken Language (our primary textbook)

   "JWL": Japanese: The Written Language (a companion texbook)

Registration / Enrollment / Credit Information Return to Top

1. Who is eligible to enroll in Japanese I.I.?
   The enrollment criteria are no differnt than those for our regular first-year Japanese language classes. Students interested in registering in Japanese 101.51 need merely be students in good standing at The Ohio State University. For the courses 102.51 through 104.51, students are expected to have completed the necessary prerequisites prior to enrollment.
   
   
2. What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
   Japanese 101.51 is a prerequisite for 102.51; 102.51, in turn, is a prerequite for 103.51, and so on.
   
   
3. Is I.I. integrated with the regular Japanese classes at OSU?
   Yes, indeed it is. The material covered in Japanese 101.51 through 104.51 is identical to the material covered in our regular classroom 101 through 104 track.
   
   
4. Can I use Japanese I.I. to meet the university's foreign language requirement?
   Yes. Individualized Instruction courses are treated no differently than our regular classroom offerings in this respect.
   
   
5. How do I register for Japanese I.I.?
   You can register using BRUTUS, just as you would for any other Japanese language course. Be sure to keep the call numbers straight, though: Japanese I.I. course numbers end in ~.51 (101.51, 102.51, 103.51 and 104.51).
   
   
6. How many credits can I earn as a Japanese I.I. student?
   Each Japanese I.I. course (101.51 through 104.51) offers a total of 5 hours of credit. Students need not complete all 5 credits of a given course in one quarter, but they are required to complete all 5 credits of a course prior to enrolling in the subsequent course.
   
   
7. I see that the credits for I.I. are variable, how do I know the correct number of hours to choose?
   The number of credits for which you enroll is entirely up to you. When you register for a Japanese I.I. course, you can tell BRUTUS how many credits you intend to complete (from 1 to 5). We also allow students to alter their number of enrolled credits after the start of the quarter as long as they do so before the end of the sixth week of classes.
   
   
8. Can I enroll in more/less than 5 credit hours of Japanese I.I. in a given quarter?
   Yes. If you want to enroll in only one or two credits of a given course, you may do so. Students who wish to complete more than 5 credits of Japanese I.I. in one quarter will need to enroll in more than one course. For instance, a student who has already completed 5 credits of Japanese 102.51 may elect to try to complete 7 credits of Japanese I.I. during the subsequent quarter. In order to do so, the student would need to register for 5 credit hours of 103.51 and 2 credit hours of 104.51 in the same quarter.
   
   
9. I'm on a waiting list to get into I.I., is there anything I can do?
   Cross your fingers and be sure to have a good backup plan. Unfortunately, the demand for Japanese I.I. courses currently far exceeds our enrollment capacity, which means chronic (and large) waiting lists. If you feel that yours is a special case, you can try to plead your case with the Japanese I.I. coordinator, but keep in mind that a lot of people are in the same boat every quarter and we can rarely, if ever, make amendments to our enrollment caps. If you are waitlisted for an I.I. course that is also offered in the classroom in the quarter in question, you are likely to have a much better chance of getting into the regular classroom course.
   
   
10. Can I audit Japanese I.I.?
    We do not currently allow auditing of Japanese I.I. courses.
    
    
11. Can I take Japanese I.I. with a credit/no-credit option?
    We do not currently allow the credit/no-credit option for Japanese I.I. courses.
    
    
12. Can I take a Japanese I.I. course more than once?
    Students who enroll in fewer than 5 credit hours of a Japanese I.I. course may subsequently enroll in the same course in order to COMPLETE THE UNFINISHED PORTION of the course. Normally, we do not allow students to re-enroll in Japanese I.I. courses that they have already completed.
    
    
13. I've already taken a classroom Japanese course at OSU; can I now cover the same material in I.I. format?
    Unless you have instructor's permission, you may not earn credit for Japanese I.I. content previously covered in one of our classroom Japanese courses.
    
    
14. I've studied Japanese at another institution; can I get credit toward Japanese I.I. for my previous studies?
    Our policy in this case is the same regardless of the specific Japanese course in which a student hopes to register. We allow a prerequisite waiver only after students have passed an oral proficiency exam. For more details, please feel free to contact the Japanese I.I. coordinator.
    
    
15. I've earned Japanese I.I. credits in your program and I now want to transfer into the "regular" Japanese language courses at OSU; what are my options?
    Our I.I. course offerings are designed to mirror our classroom offerings in terms of content. In terms of prerequisites, students who have completed five credits of any Japanese I.I. course offering will be treated no differently than students who have completed the same course in the classroom setting. So transition to the classroom track poses no problems from the point of view of prerequisites. The main problem is typically one of scheduling. Unlike Japanese I.I., our classroom Japanese courses are only offered during certain quarters: Japanese 101 is offered only in the Fall quarter; Japanese 102 is offered only in the Winter; Japanese 103 only in the Spring; and 104, like 101, only in the Fall quarter. So plan ahead if you forsee transferring from the I.I. program into the classroom track to ensure that your quarters sync up as necessary.
    
    
16. I want to transfer from the "regular" Japanese language courses at OSU; what are my options?
    If you have completed Japanese 101, 102, or 103 in the classroom at OSU, you may seamlessly make the transition to the Japanese I.I. format for your subsequent course.
    
    
17. I need to raise/lower the number of credits I am registered for, what do I need to do?
    Students are permitted to revise their number of enrolled credits up through the sixth week of the quarter. In order to adjust your number of credits, please ask one of your instructors for the appropriate form.
    
    
18. What happens to my university tuition and fee obligations if I adjust my number of credits during the quarter?
    Unfortunately, all kinds of things can happen so you really need to be proactive and sort out what will happen in YOUR CASE long before the deadline for adjusting credits. In other words, what the university charges you and when the university sets deadlines for fee and tuition reimbursement does not match up in any way with our "sixth week" rule for credit adjustment. If you think that an adjustment to your number of Japanese I.I. credits may have a direct bearing on what you owe the university, it's up to you to investigate all pertinent deadlines and details. As a general rule of thumb, you're safer to start out estimating on the low side and later adding hours if you know that your tuition and fees will be tied to your number of Japaense I.I. credits. If you start out high and later need to reduce credits, you may find that it is too late to get a refund for the money you've already paid.
    
    
19. I have some paperwork that needs to be signed by my I.I. instructor; whose signature do I need?
    You should have all paperwork signed by the current Japanese I.I. coordinator.
    
    
20. Can I be enrolled in two Japanese I.I. courses in the same quarter?
    Yes, we often have students who are finishing one Japanese I.I. course and starting another in the same quarter. In such cases, students will need to be enrolled in both courses.

Materials (accessing, setting up and using) Return to Top

1. What materials will I need to buy to prepare for Japanese I.I.?
   See the syllabus/course orientation page for a detailed discussion of the required course materials.
   
   
2. What resources are available at OSU to support me in Japanese I.I.?
   The Individualized Language Learning Center (1st floor of Hagerty Hall) has computer labs where you can check out and use the interactive CD-ROM that accompanies our courses. And, of course, your Japanese instructors are always available to meet with you should you need extra assistance. There are sound files available online for Japanese: The Spoken Language. Go to http://telr.osu.edu/languagelab/ and click on "Japanese" (authentication required).
   
   
3. Where can I buy the JSL CD-ROM?
   The JSL CD-ROM, along with all other course materials apart from audio cassettes, may be purchased at SBX Bookstore on High Street.
   
   
4. Where can I use the CD-ROM on campus?
   In the I.I. Center computer room or in room 60 Denny Hall.
   
   
5. I can't find the "Classroom Instruction" phrases on the JSL CD-ROM, where are they?
   There are sound files available online for Japanese: The Spoken Language. Go to http://telr.osu.edu/languagelab/ and click on "Japanese" (authentication required).
6. I'm having trouble getting the JSL CD-ROM to run on my Mac computer, is there anything I can do to make it run better? Yes, we have a printed guide that can offer some setup adjustments. Please ask an instructor for a copy.
   
   
7. I'm having trouble getting the JSL CD-ROM to run on my PC; is there anything I can do to make it run better?
   If you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME, you will find that the program runs much faster if you run the 16bit version of the application directly from the CD-ROM without first installing it on your hard drive. You can simply make a link on your desktop to the file "JSL16.exe" on the first CD-ROM. In order to get the media files to run once you've done this, you will probaly need to install an old 16 bit version of the program, Quicktime ("QT16.exe", also located on the JSL CD-ROM, disk 1). If you already have a newer version of Quicktime on your system, it should not be overwritten by the old version (at least that has been my experience on Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems).
   
   
8. Is there a CD-ROM for JSL Volume 2?
   No, not a complete, interactive CD-ROM like the one available for Volume 1 of JSL. We do, however, have CD-ROM's containing all of the Volume 2 videotaped CC's as well as the audio files for all drills and eavesdropping exercises. If you are in Japanese 104.51 and would like a copy of the CD-ROM containing these files, please talk to the Japanese I.I. coordinator.
   
   
9. Can I run the JSL CD-ROM under Windows 2000?
   If you plan to run the JSL CD-ROM under Windows 2000, please ask the Japanese I.I. coordinator for the printed installation guide.
   
   
10. Can I dub the JSL videotapes in any of the university labs?
    You may not dub the JSL videotapes.

Protocol (scheduling and cancellation policies, preparation tips, and more) Return to Top

1. Where can I find the hours for the I.I. center?
   The hours are posted at the I.I. Center (1st floor of Hagerty Hall) or can be viewed online by following the hours link on this Web site.
   
   
2. I'm new to I.I., where do I go at the beginning of the quarter?
   At the outset of each quarter, all students who are new to Japanese I.I. MUST attend an orientation session. For your convenience, we offer two orientation sessions each quarter...but you need only attend one of the two. The dates, times, and locations for these orientation sessions vary from quarter to quarter but will be posted outside the I.I. Center on the first floor of Hagerty Hall. Before the start of classes, please confirm the orientation details and be sure to attend at least one of the meetings. We will post the orientation session schedules online on our Japanese I.I. NEWS page as soon as the dates and times have been set.
   
   
3. Where can I get a copy of the syllabus and/or assignment lists?
   All required paperwork will be distributed at the orientation session at the beginning of the quarter. Assignment Lists and a copy of the course orientation packet are also available online by following the links on the navigation bar on the upper left of this page.
   
   
4. How do I prepare for my first ACT session?
   If you're enrolled in 101.51, the most important thing you can do is attend one of the mandatory orientation sessions at the beginning of the quarter. During the orientation sessions we will run you through the content of your first ACT session. If you've done that and you're still at a loss for how to prepare, go back and reread the assignment for ACT #1: as you can see, you're basically going to be expected to understand the "classroom instructions" from the introduction to your JSL textbook along with several "greetings and useful phrases" that are also listed in the textbook's introduction. To prepare well, you should go to http://telr.osu.edu/languagelab/ and click on "Japanese" (authentication required).The "Classroom Instructions" are NOT included on the JSL CD-ROM, so the sound files are your only option. If you listen to the audio files carefully then run through the Greetings and Useful Phrases on the JSL CD-ROM, you should be well prepared for your first session. We'll try to ease you into the process, so don't let it stress you out!
   
   
5. How should I prepare my JWL homework?
   The bulk of your JWL homework for the first 10 credits of Japanese will simply be practice writing new characters. There is a description in the JWL textbook (the page number is referenced in your assignment list when you first have JWL homework assigned): read the description carefully and let us know if it's still unclear.
   
   
6. How many times per week do I need to schedule ACT sessions?
   There is no preset minimum number of sessions per week. It will be up to you to calculate a reasonable rate of progress then stick with it. If you are trying to complete 3 credits of Japanese 101.51 in a quarter, for instance, you can look at your assignment list to find that you will need to complete 19 sessions by the end of the 10 week quarter. If you want to spread out your sessions evenly, you'll want to schedule about 2 sessions per week. If you are trying to complete 5 credits of 103.51 in one quarter, however, a glance at the assignment list will show that you have to complete a whopping 38 sessions by the end of the quarter. In order to get everything done in the latter scenario, a student will need to schedule approximately 4 sessions per week. The key point regarding scheduling is that it is YOUR responsibility to stay on top of things. We will not "police" your progress, so if you find yourself with too little time to get things done at the end of the quarter, you'll only have yourself to blame. Plan early, plan wisely, and stick to your plan!
   
   
7. Can I schedule more than 5 ACT sessions per week?
   No. Without special permission from the Japanese I.I. coordinator, you are not permitted to schedule more than 5 appointments per week. The only exception applies to students wishing to complete more than 5 credits in a quarter. If you think you need more than 5 sessions per week to get everything done, come talk to the Japanese I.I. coordinator about your situation.
   
   
8. Can I schedule more than 1 ACT session per day?
   Yes. We limit you to a maximum of 2 sessions per day. Keep in mind that we expect you to be equally well prepared for all sessions and a 2-session day will call for twice the preparation time.
   
   
9. Can I sign up to complete more than 1 ACT in a single 15-minute session?
   In general, no. If you are trying to complete more than 5 credits in a quarter and you would like to try to complete more than one ACT assignment during a 15 minute appointment, let us know and we can advise you of your options.
   
   
10. Can I call and make appointments for ACT sessions over the phone?
    No. We do not currently allow scheduling and cancelling via telephone.
    
    
11. I want to sign up for an ACT session tomorrow/today, etc.; is it too late?
    It is never "too late" to sign up for an appointment provided that you find an open time slot in our Japanese I.I. on-line scheduling system. In theory, you can sign up for an open slot right up to the last minute. Of course, we always expect you to come to your sessions with the material fully prepared!
    
    
12. I want to sign up for an ACT session next week / next month; is it too early?
    We allow students to begin signing up for appointments one week in advance. Specifically, starting on Monday morning of each week (9:00am), you can schedule sessions for the FOLLOWING week. For example, if a student wishes to sign up for an appointment on Thursday the 12th, the earliest she can do so is on Monday of the preceding week -- i.e. Monday the 2nd.
    
    
13. Where and how do I sign up for ACT sessions?
    Go to the Japanese I.I. on-line scheduling site at http://iischeduling.org/
    
    
14. .What information do I need to enter when I am scheduling an appointment?
    Your last name, your first name and the number of the ACT assignment you are scheduling to perform.
    
    
15. I need to cancel an appointment, what should I do?
    Please see the syllabus for a more detailed discussion of cancellation policies and procedures. In short, appointments can be cancelled on-line only. All cancellations MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance. If you cancel your appointment after this time limit, canceled appointments can be placed on the "Offer Board." If another student takes an appointment from the "Offer Board" the student who originally made the appointment is no longer responsible for it. If it is not taken by another student, the first student must keep the appointment or be penalized for a no-show.
    
    
16. What happens if I fail to show up for a scheduled ACT session?
    We have a strict policy regarding "no-shows". In short, we do not allow them. Please see the course syllabus for a detailed discussion of the topic.
    
    
17. I was asked to repeat an ACT session, what should I do now?
    Prepare the same material more throughly, reschedule an appointment for a convenient time, then come in and give it another try! If you already have existing appointments in our appointment book, please be sure to go through and appropriately revise the ACT numbers you have scheduled for particular appointments.
    
    
18. Will sessions be scheduled during finals week?
    No. We complete all ACT sessions during the standard 10 week quarter and do not offer sessions during finals week.

Grades and Grading Return to Top

1. How will I be graded?
   Your grade is based entirely on your Japanese language communicative skills as exhibited during your ACT sessions. We assign you a score after each 15-minute session and those scores are all averaged at the end of the quarter and converted directly into your course grade. There are no quizzes, tests or final exams in Japanese I.I.
   
   
2. Will there be mid-term and final exams in Japanese I.I.?
   No.
   
   
3. How/when will I receive my grades?
   We will give you a printed grade report every time you complete one credit worth of content. If you are only enrolled in one or two credits in a quarter, that may mean that you don't get much in the way of grade status reporting. You can always ask your instructor to show you your grade report. At the end of the quarter, of course, we will submit your grade to the registrar as with any other class.
   
   
4. My grade report shows scores on a 4-point scale – what do those scores mean?
   There is a very detailed breakdown of the point scale grading system located at the end of the course syllabus. Please refer to that document for details.
   
   
5. How will my daily scores correspond to a letter grade?
   Again, the details are located in the section on grading in the course syllabus. In short, however, the 4 point scale that we use does NOT correspond to the "grade point" scale used by the university.
   
   
6. Can I receive a grade of "incomplete" for Japanese I.I. courses?
   NO! We do not offer grades of "incomplete" in Japanese I.I.. Students who fail to complete all required sessions by the end of the quarter will be given a grade of "E"...so be sure to stay on top of your progress and don't let yourself get into this situation.
   
   
7. What happens if I fail to complete all necessary ACT sessions by the end of the quarter?
   You will be given a grade of "E" for the course.