I Indian language and culture 3600-7-IN2-IJKIB(Z)
Practical study of the first Indian language (Bengali / Hindi / Sanskrit / Tamil) at the lower intermediate level. Learning modern languages (Bengali / Hindi / Tamil) is based primarily on carefully selected 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, and in the case of Sanskrit learning is based on the reading of selected original texts.
The main aim is to acquire basic language skills in the practical knowledge of the first Indian language, mastering basic grammatical structures, and gradual extension of the vocabulary.
In the case of modern languages (Bengali / Hindi / Tamil) classes include:
- practicing conversational skills in various spheres of everyday life - dialogues on various everyday topics;
- oral exercises on selected topics (hobby, daily schedule, cuisine, family, holidays);
- answering questions;
- reading and discussing selected texts;
- listening comprehension exercises (live speech, dictation, audio-video).
In the case of Sanskrit classes include reading of original texts at the lower intermediate level and their recitation.
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Term 2025Z:
1. Training conversational skills pertaining to different spheres of day-to-day lif, exercising dialogues on different day-to-day subjects, gradual introduction of more advanced vocabulary. 2. Training written skills pertaining to different spheres of day-to-day life (studies, work, leisure, etc.) 3. Exercising simple text reading and writing 4. Listening comprehension (live text-reading / statements by the neative speaker, dictations, audio-video recordings). |
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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_W14 is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world
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_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_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_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
Assessment criteria
- continuous preparation for the class and active participation during classes
- term assessment prepared by all teachers together
- attendance control. Maximum two classes missed per semester allowed (without sick leave or other justification).
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Selected by the teacher depending on language group.
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Term 2025Z:
E. Walter, Gramatyka języka bengalskiego, Warszawa 2008 |
Notes
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Term 2025Z:
None |
Additional information
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