Japanese language and culture - text composition 3600-7-JA4-JKJKT1

LEARNING RESULTS:
KNOWLEDGE:
- has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of Japan (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues) in a comparative perspective [K_W02]
- has extended and deepened knowledge of Japanese language
[K_W04]
- knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of Japan [K_W07]
- demonstrates good grasp of contemporary cultural life of Japan [K_W08]
- has genuine knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in a Japanese language (contemporary and/or classical/dead language) [K_W09]
- has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behaviours of Japan in the scope conditioning professional social and intercultural verbal communication [K_W10]

SKILLS:
- can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis [K_U01]
- can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of the Orient, also on the basis of source materials [K_U02]
- can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career [K_U03]
- can use the knowledge in the field of Japanese studies to expand knowledge of humanities [K_U04]
- can use the knowledge in the field of Japanese studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations [K_U05]
- can use the terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of Japan to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and human behaviours, as well as cultural differences [K_U06]
- can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Japan and appropriately place them in their cultural context [K_U08]
- can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Japan and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times [K_U09]
- can analyze most important phenomena in the area of history, socio-political, linguistic or cultural situation in Japan [K_U11]
- can evaluate, select and explain most important products of contemporary culture in Japan [K_U12]
- can select and translate into Polish most valuable Japanese literary works/writings [K_U13]
- has a command of Japanese language at the B2+ level [K_U15]
- can behave in a professional way, react verbally and mediate in communication and negotiations in a chosen socio-cultural context of Japan [K_U16]
- can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in Japanese, make references to a range of theoretical approaches and other sources [K_U17]
- has superior skill at 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_U18]
- has superior skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in Japanese languages [K_U19]
- can expertly use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in Japanese languages [K_U21]

COMPETENCE:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning [K_K01]
- is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity [K_K05]
- has awareness of the differences stemming from cultural, religious and philosophical variety and their influence on shaping social and political attitudes as well as economic processes [K_K06]
- understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of a chosen region [K_K08]
- can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of Japan, treats cultural synergy as an added value [K_K09]
- actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in Japan [K_K10]
- actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in Japan [K_K11]
- can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programmes, government programmes, immigration problems, national security issues [K_K12]

The evaluation will be based on the following requirements:
- attendance in classes ( up to two absences without a sick note)
in case of sick notes - at least 50 per cent of attendance is required
- constant evaluation (preparing for classes and activity)
- presentation of prepared essays on given topics. (Essays must be handed to on date fixed by the lecturer. The lecturer evaluates all essays. The semester evaluation is calculated after summing up all essays grades.)

If required the lecturer will prepare necessary materials.

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