Assignment -- Friday, September 16th

A. About Blog Use in Japanese Class

• We will start using a blog today. First, start by reading the post titled “blog in Japanese Class”, which illustrates the purpose of blog in Japanese class. Scroll all the way down and you will see the entry titled “blog in Japanese Class”.

B. The Development of the Blog

In order to open a new blog account, please follow the instructions. Once you have started your blog, send the blog’s URL address to Sato.

1. Go to http://www.blogger.com to create your blog.

• To register, try not to use Princeton email address. It sometimes creates a problem. If it does not work, use wordpress.

2. Send your blog address (URL) to the instructor.

• If you have trouble opening a new account, please let the instructor know.

• If you already have a blog and you can use Japanese on it, you do not have to open a new account.

3. Post a blog entry in English (or your native language)

• Write in English (or your native language) about why you chose to study Japanese, also include what you are excited about, and you find difficult after your first 3 days of class.
*If you use a translating site (links are to the right), then everyone can read it so it does not have to be in English!
• Include a word or a phrase in Japanese. If you do not know how to type Japanese, please click the link listed at the bottom (Japanese and Computer).

*You can also use pictures and videos!

*If you have any questions, contact Sato (ssato@).

(Evaluation)
In the end of the semester we will choose the best blog in class! We will discuss the criteria of selection in October.