Oriental language and culture - Japanese 3600-7-KM4-JKOJ(Z)
Basic course of modern, standard Japanese language (hyōjungo). Presentation of essential grammar construction, verb and adjective conjugations. Introduction to basic grammar categories: time, negation, functional particles, polite expressions.
Introduction of kana syllabaries (hiragana and katakana). Grammar on A1 level (JLPT N5 level).
Type of course
obligatory courses
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
a student has
- knowledge about a language of a chosen areas of Asia and Africa K_W04 (J)
- knowledge about rules of communication, writing and reading in a chosen language of Asia and Africa K_W09 (NKR)
- broaden and deep knowledge about language functions in social and cultural areas with reference to a chosen oriental/African language K_W11 (J/NKR)
ABILITIES
a student can
- point out sources of cultural differences of various civilizations K_U02 (NKR)
- use language, religion, culture concepts of a chosen region of Asia or Africa in order to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, human behaviour, moral motives and differences among cultures K_U06 (NKR)
- analyze and interpret culture texts (film, newspapers, literary production etc.) of chosen regions putting them in cultural context correctly K_U08 (NKR)
- use an oriental/African language on A1 level K_U14 (NKR)
- behave professionally, react and mediate in communication or negotiations in chosen socio-cultural context of chosen regions K_U14 (NKR)
COMPETENCES
a student is
- ready to make contact and cooperate with representatives of different cultures K_K03 (NKR)
- aware of differences based on cultural, religious and philosophical and how they influence social and political attitude and economic processes K_K06 (NKR)
- able to use language and cultural competences professionally in support, governmental programs, migration issues and state security K_K12 (NKR)
Assessment criteria
Evaluation will be based on:
class attendance (at least 50 per cent in semester)
in case of absence sick leave should be presented
up to two absences without a sick leave are possible
activity during classes
returning all homework on time
presentation about a chosen subject about Japan
semester written and oral exams
Practical placement
None.
Bibliography
Materials prepared by lecturer:
Shokyū nihongo, tom I, II, Bonjisha
Marugoto. Nihon no kotoba to bunka. A1, Japan Foundation
Try! JLPT N5, ASK
Donna toki dō tsukau nihongo hyōgen bunkei 200, ALC
Senko K. Maynard, An Introduction to Japanese Grammar and Communication Strategies, The Japan Times;
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