First Language and Culture of India 3600-7-IN1-IJKIT1
Practical study of the first Indian language (Bengali / Hindi / Sanskrit / Tamil) from the intermediate to advanced level, starting from learning the script and the rules of its transliteration/transcription to the knowledge of language at a basic level.
Learning modern languages (Bengali / Hindi / Tamil) is based primarily on carefully selected short texts and dialogues, which allow not only to learn the language, but also to acquaint students with culture, daily life and customs of India and other countries of South Asia. In the case of Sanskrit the study is based on a reading of simple original and prepared texts and their recitation.
The main aim is to acquire basic language skills in the practical knowledge of the first Indian language, mastering basic grammatical structures, knowledge of basic vocabulary and speaking skills (in the case of modern languages) as well as writing skills; reading of simple texts and working with them, e.g. answering questions, summarizing texts - oral and written, putting questions, are also practiced
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W12
has extensive knowledge of the 1st Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil), its structure, history, script, as well as rudimentary knowledge of the 2nd Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_W13
is aware of the complex nature of a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil), its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of South Asia
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 a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) into Polish
K_U06
can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U09
can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of South Asia in typical professional situations
K_U12
has a good command of the 1st Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) at the intermediate level and the 2nd Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) at the elementary level
K_U13
can analyze and interpret source texts in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_U14
can translate literary texts and writings from a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) into Polish
K_U15
can interpret key terms from the cultures of South Asia through linguistic/philological analysis
K_U16
can fluently use the script of a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.)
K_U17
can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of South Asia
K_U21
has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of South Asia in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of South Asia
K_U22
has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_U24
can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_K01
understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K02
can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
K_K03
can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures
K_K05
has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of South Asia has for the culture of the world
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
Assessment criteria
- continuous preparation for the class and active participation during classes
- term assessment
- attendance control
Bibliography
Selected by the teacher depending on language group
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