Reading in Chinese specialist texts 3600-19-SIW3-LTS5
The work on the text during these exercises consists of two elements.
Firstly, students will be given a text or texts in Polish or English to read, through which they will learn the context of the text under discussion. After discussing the basic issues related to the text, students will be given a Chinese specialist text to work on and translate in class, which, once translated into Polish, will be the subject of further discussion.
Thanks to the classes structured in this way, students will not only acquire basic translation skills, but will also learn to do the relevant research necessary for the correct translation of the specialised text and its interpretation, and will acquire the necessary specialised vocabulary not only in Chinese but also in English, and perhaps even in Polish.
An additional outcome of the exercises will be an in-depth knowledge of students on selected issues from the disciplines mentioned above.
Term 2023Z:
During this course the work on the texts will be divided into two stages. Firstly students will get materials in English or Polish. After reading them and discussing during the class, students will receive the actual specialist text in Chinese to prepare for translation into Polish. |
Term 2024Z:
The work on the text during these exercises consists of two elements. |
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Mode
General: Classroom Blended learning Remote learning | Term 2024Z: Blended learning Remote learning Classroom | Term 2023Z: Classroom Remote learning Blended learning |
Learning outcomes
K_W05 -has detailed and organized knowledge of literature and writings of China; can name and characterize most important phenomena/trends/literary texts/writings of China Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle.
K_W06 - has detailed and organized knowledge of history of China
K_W07 - has detailed and organized knowledge of philosophy and religion of China
K_W09 - has detailed and organized knowledge of socio-cultural issues in China Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle within the scope of natural environment and ethnic, demographic and political situation;
K_W11 - has organized knowledge of natural, geopolitical and economic environment and their importance for the historical and contemporary situation of China, Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle.
K_W12 - has extensive knowledge of the Chinese language (its/their structure, history, script)
K_W13 - is aware of the complex nature of Chinese, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of China, Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle;
K_W14 - is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world;
K_W15 - has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Chinese into Polish
K_W16 -demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life of China, Taiwan and Chinese cultural circle;
K_W18 - knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history;
K_W19 - knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in China;
K_U01 - search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources;
K_U02 - indicate sources of cultural differences of Oriental and African countries;
K_U04 - use the knowledge of history of China countries to analyse and interpret events taking place in the modern world;
K_U05 - appropriately place China in the context of circumstances pertinent to natural, geopolitical and economic environment;
K_U06 - read, analyse and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) and appropriately place them in their cultural context;
K_U07 - can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture of China (film, press, social writing) and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times
K_U08 - analyse most important phenomena/trends in art (painting, sculpture, architecture, other fields) of China;
K_U12 - has a good command of Chinese at the B2 level;
K_U13 - analyse and interpret source texts in Chinese;
K_U14 - can translate literary texts and writings from Chinese into Polish
K_U15 - interpret key terms from a culture of China through linguistic/philological analysis;
K_U16 - fluently use the Chinese script and the necessary tools to learn and analyse it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.);
K_U17 - properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of China
K_U22 - has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and Chinese;
K_U25 - communicate with specialists in the fields of academic research and in academic disciplines pertinent to the Oriental Studies – Sinology using contemporary IT technology;
K_K04 -set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K07 - s aware of significance the culture of Arab countries have for the culture of the world
K_K08 - acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of China;
Assessment criteria
Credit for a grade at the end of the semester consisting of translation a new text on a subject previously discussed during the class.
The final grade will be influenced also by mid-term tests and student's activity during the classes and preparation for the classes.
The classes are obligatory . The student can be absent without excuse two times during each semester. If excused absences exceed 30% the student will not receive a credit.
Bibliography
The selection of the materials and texts depends on interests of the students and if it is possible convergent with subjects of their diploma dissertations. After consultations texts will be sent by e-mail.
Term 2023Z:
Dobór tekstów jest zależny od zainteresowań studentów w danej grupie oraz możliwie zbieżny z tematami prac dyplomowych. Po konsultacji ze studentami wybór tekstów zostanie przesłany drogą mailową. |
Term 2024Z:
Dobór tekstów jest zależny od zainteresowań studentów w danej grupie oraz możliwie zbieżny z tematami prac dyplomowych. Po konsultacji ze studentami wybór tekstów zostanie przesłany drogą mailową. |
Notes
Term 2023Z:
Credit for a grade at the end of the semester consisting of translation a new text on a subject previously discussed during the class. |
Term 2024Z:
Credit for a grade at the end of the semester consisting of translation a new text on a subject previously discussed during the class. |
Additional information
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