Japanese language and culture - conversations 3600-7-JA1-JKJK1
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to everyday, colloquial Japanese, show social variety of language and levels of politeness. The course shall help with the practice of grammatical forms that are taught during other language courses, gaining fluency in Japanese through composing statements useful in everyday life situations.
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Alumnus:
- has extensive knowledge of Japanese language (its structure, history, script) [K_W12]
- is aware of the complex nature of Japanese language, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Japan [K_W13]
- is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world [K_W14]
- has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Japanese language into Polish [K_W15]
Skills
Alumnus:
- can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Japan and appropriately place them in their cultural context [K_U06]
- can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of Japan in typical professional situations [K_U09]
- has a command of Japanese language at the B2 level [K_U12]
- can analyze and interpret source texts in Japanese language [K_U13]
- can translate literary texts and writings from Japanese language into Polish [K_U14]
- can interpret key terms from culture of Japan through linguistic/philological analysis [K_U15]
- can fluently use the script of Japanese language and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.) [K_U16]
- can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Japan [K_U17]
- has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Japan in Polish and in Japanese languages taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Japan [K_U21]
- has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in Japanese [K_U22]
- can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in Japanese [K_U24]
Social competences
Alumnus:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life [K_K01]
- can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations [K_K02]
- can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures [K_K03]
- has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world [K_K05]
- sees the need of dialogue between cultures [K_K06]
- is aware of the significance the culture of Japan has for the culture of the world [K_K07]
- is ready to act in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Japan [K_K08]
Assessment criteria
Final written assessment
Continuous assessment
Written tests and homework
Attendance control (permitted two absences per semester)
Possible pre-session assessment
Bibliography
日本語教育映画, The Educational Film Series for the Japanese Language, lessons 1-25, Cinesell Japan Inc., Tokyo.
Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute – online materials 2018.
Other additional materials provided by the teacher.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: