Japanese Writing (II) 3600-19-JAW2-PJ4

Basic key terms.
(1) basic terms (time, place, space, direction, quantity, distinctive qualities); (2) human being, relations; (3) culture and arts; (4) law, state, government institutions; (5) economy; (6) language, education; (7) nature, science; (8) politics, administration, international relations; (9) thought, history; (10) basic needs.
2. Suffixes and preffixes.
3. Kanyōku phrases.
4. Compound verbs.
5. Translation to Polish language.
6. Quick reading with understanding.
7. Writing own texts.

Course coordinators

Term 2025L:

Tomasz Dymowski

Term 2024L:

Jędrzej Greń

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Getting acquainted with a language means not only knowing grammatical rules and vocabulary. It means an ability of understanding of a statement and adequate answer to it. We have to do with an adequate translation of a foreign language message to Polish language. After three years students should have already known all ideograms from Jōyō Kanji List, which are listed in three textbooks from “Pismo japońskie” (Japanese Writing System) series. The question is however on what level students can use their knowledge self-reliantly. That is why the last semester is going to be focused on settling down this knowledge with special attention put on effortless use of them and precise translating to Polish. Student should gain ability of quick reading with comprehension and preparing of written texts with JLPT N1 level vocabulary. Vocabulary will be presented in a list. The program puts stress on exercises leading to self-reliance in contact with original texts. It will help in breaking reluctance to read in Japanese. It will build the basis for individual work connected with preparation of MA thesis and/or studying in Japan.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge - the graduate knows and understands

K_W12,
has extensive knowledge of the Japanese language (its structure, grammar, history, writing)

K_W13,
is aware of the complex nature of Japanese, its place and significance in the context of Japanese culture and history

K_W14,
is aware of the linguistic diversity and its impact on the cultural and political situation of the world

K_W15,
has basic knowledge of the principles of translation from Japanese into Polish

Skills - the graduate can:

K_U6,
can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of Japanese culture (film, press, social writing) correctly placing them in a cultural context

K_U16,
can fluently use the Japanese writing system and tools for learning and analyzing it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, language corpora, databases, etc.)

K_U17,
can function properly in the linguistic and cultural environment of Japan

K_U24,
can use electronic and internet tools in Polish and Japanese

Social competence: the graduate is ready to

K_K01,
understands the need for lifelong learning

K_K07
is aware of the importance of Japanese culture in world culture

Assessment criteria

• Presence and activity during classes.
• Regular tests.
•. A test covering all the material during the summer exam session
The final grade is a weighted average of the tests' results, the final test, and class participation.

Two (2) absences in each semester.

Practical placement

n/a

Bibliography

Obligatory:
• Pismo japońskie (Japanese Writing System), t. 1, 2, 3, red. K. Starecka, Nozomi, Warszawa 2007
• JLPT N1, Kanji, Target 1000, Ōbunsha, Tokyo 2015
• Korokēshon ga mi ni tsuku nihongo hyōgen renshūchō, Kenkyūsha, Tokyo 2013
• JLPT Shinkanzen masutā N1, 3Anetwork, Tokyo 2015
• JLPT Shinkanzen masutā N2, 3Anetwork, Tokyo 2013
• JLPT. Tsukau jun to rensō mappu de manabu kanji & goi N1, Kokushukan, Tokyo 2012
• R. Huszcza, J. Majewski, M. Ikushima, J, Pietrow, Gramatyka japońska (Japanese Grammar), tom 2, WUJ, Kraków 2003
• Andrew N. Nelson, The Modern Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary, Tuttle Publishing
• On-line dictionaries
The teacher chooses the exercise books.