Japanese Writing 3600-7-JA3-PJ(Z)

In the course of study, students learn about the correct stroke order of characters, their meaning, etymology, readings (Sino-Japanese -
‘on’ and Japanese - ‘kun’), example words and phrases, homonyms etc. The exercises are designed to convert the sentences written in
the Hepburn transliteration system into Japanese kanji and kana characters and to read properly different kind of texts – in newspapers,
book and others.
additional materials
The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary, red. Haig, John H., Tokyo 1997
Shirakawa Shizuka, Jōyō jikai (Interpretacja „znaków codziennego użytku), Tokyo 2003
Tsujii Keiun, Zusetsu kanji no naritachi jiten (Ilustrowany słownik etymologiczny znaków kanji), Tokyo 2001
Kanji kakijun (Kolejność pisania znaków chińskich)

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 N2 level vocabulary. Vocabulary will be presented in a list. 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

Term 2024Z:

Seiji Arai

Term 2023Z:

Jędrzej Greń

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:
KNOWLEDGE:
- 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:
- 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 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-U16]
- can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Japan [K-U17]
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- can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in Japanese [K-U24]
SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
- understands the need to learn all his / her life
- is aware of significance the culture of Japan has for the culture of the world [K-K07]

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

Additional information

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