Japanese Writing 3600-7-JA2-PJ3

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.

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. Student should gain ability of quick reading with comprehension and preparing of written texts with JLPT N3 and N2 level vocabulary. 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.

Course coordinators

Jędrzej Greń

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.) using the ideograms from the current year of study
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.

Two (2) absences in each semester allowed.

Practical placement

Not available.

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.

Additional information

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