Master's seminar 3600-7-JA5-SM2(L)

Knowledge:
-has in-depth detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory, and methodology) in the field of social issues, culture, and literature of Japan K_W01
- has extensive knowledge of selected problems of Japanese culture and literature from a comparative perspective. K_W02
- has detailed knowledge of the state of research in the field of selected issues related to Japan and research centers in Poland and around the world K_W05
- knows and understands the native scientific tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation, and evaluation) of Japan K_W07
- has an orientation in the contemporary cultural life of Japan K_W08

Skills:
- can search for analysis and evaluate information with the use of various sources and formulate critical judgments based on them. K_U01
- can identify sources of cultural differences in Japan on the basis of source materials. K_U02
- knows how to independently acquire knowledge and broaden research skills and develop abilities allowing to achieve a professional career. K_U03
- can use the knowledge of Japanese culture to expand knowledge in the field of humanities. K_U04
- can apply knowledge in the field of intercultural communication in solving problems related to cultural diversity in professional situations. K_U05
- can use the concepts of Japanese culture and literature to analyze and interpret literary phenomena, ethical motives, and human behavior, as well as differences between cultures. K_U06
- is able to analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and/or other works of cultural creativity (film, press, social writing) correctly placing them in a cultural context. K_U08
- can carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of various cultural products specific to the selected tradition, theory, and research schools in the field of linguistics or literary studies or cultural studies or history using original approaches taking into account the knowledge of Japan. K_U10
- can choose and formulate the topic of the thesis, select and find sources, refer to various theoretical approaches, as well as other sources. K_U17
- has an in-depth ability to present detailed issues related to the cultural issues of Japan in Polish. K_U18
- has the ability to formulate his own opinions and conclusions in Polish and in writing. K_U19
- has the ability to substantive argumentation using the views of other authors. K_U20
- can use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and Japanese. K_U21

Social competence:
-understanding the need for lifelong learning, inspiring and organizing the learning process of other people K_K01
-active cooperation and work in a group as well as establishing contacts and building social relations K_K02
the proper definition of goals and ways of achieving them in the field of scientific, professional, and social activity K_K04
-open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity K_K05
-being aware of the difference resulting from cultural, religious, and philosophical diversity and its impact on the shaping of social and political attitudes and economic processes K_K06
- being aware of the difference resulting from cultural, religious, and philosophical diversity and its impact on the shaping of social and political attitudes and economic processes K_K07
-being aware of the difference resulting from cultural, religious, and philosophical diversity and its impact on the shaping of social and political attitudes and economic processes K_K08
- understanding ethical issues and responsibility related to the transfer of knowledge about Japan K_K09
- understanding and appreciating the value of one's own and Japanese cultural heritage and heritage K_K10
- perceiving the need to enrich one's tradition with positive philosophical, socio-cultural values of Japan, treating cultural synergy as an added value K_K11
- active activities for mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, contacts on the basis of own and in Japan K_K12
-using linguistic and cultural competencies in professional situations, such as aid programs, government programs, immigration problems, activities for the security of the country K_K13

- assessment of oral presentations and seminar paper
- attendance control (have an attendance record of no more than 2 unexcused absences)

- student's preparation for class
- student's active participation in class discussions

Larry A. Samovar, Richard E. Porter, Edwin R. McDaniel, Intercultural Communication: A Reader, Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Boston 2007.
Lingwistyka kulturowa i międzykulturowa. Antologia (Cultural and intercultural linguistics anthology), red. Waldemar Czachur, Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa 2017
Literatura, Teoria, Metodologia, (Literature, Theory Methodology), red. Danuta Ulicka, Wydawnictwo Dydaktyczne Wydziału Polonistyki UW, Warszawa 1998
Wiedza o kulturze, Antropologia kultury (On Anthropological Knowledge, Cultural Anthropology) red Andrzej Mencwel, Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa 1995
Wiedza o kulturze, Antropologia słowa, (On Anthropological Knowledge, Anthropology of Words) red. Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa 2003
Mircea Eliade, W poszukiwaniu historii i znaczenia religii (History and the Meaning in Religion), KR Publishing House, Warsaw 1997
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys historii religii Japonii (An outline of the history of religion in Japan), Warsaw 1963
Kitagawa Joseph, Religion in Japanese History, Columbia University Press, New York 1966

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