Mongolian Language and Culture 3600-7-MTS4-MLC(L)
MODERN MONGOLIAN LANGUAGE IN PRACTICE: THE COURSE AIMS TO IMPROVE AND BROADEN KNOWLEDGE OF MODERN MONGOLIAN GAINED DURING PREVIOUS YEARS OF STUDIES. LESSONS FOCUS ON READING AND TRANSLATING SPECIALIZED TEXTS AND ON CONVERSATIONS IN MODERN MONGOLIAN ON DIVERSE CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL TOPICS.
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Learning outcomes
ALUMNUS:
has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of the
Orient or Africa (within the scope of culture and literature or language or culture and religion issues) in a comparative perspective
has extended and deepened knowledge of the language(s) of Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet
knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet
demonstrates good knowledge of contemporary cultural life Mongolia and Tibet
has genuine knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in Mongolian and Tibetan language (contemporary and/or classical/dead language)
has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behavior in Mongolia and Tibet, which enables professional verbal communication in social and intercultural contexts
can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis
can indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of the Orient
or Africa, also on the basis of source materials
can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career
can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities
can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations
can use the terminology from the domain of religion of Mongolia and Tibet to
analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and social behavior, as well as cultural differences
can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Mongolia and Tibet and appropriately place them in their cultural context
can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between selected literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Mongolia and Tibet, and the issues of tradition and modernity
can analyze most important phenomena in the field of history, as well as socio-political, linguistic or cultural context of Mongolia and Tibet
can evaluate, select and describe most important products of contemporary culture in Mongolia and Tibet
can select and translate into Polish most valuable literary works/writings of Mongolia and Tibet
has a good command of Mongolian or Tibetan language at the B2 level
can behave in an adequate way, react verbally and mediate in communication in a selected socio-cultural context of Mongolia and Tibet
can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in Mongolian or Tibetan language, refer to certain theories and other sources
acquires ability to describe in Polish, Mongolian and Tibetan languages diverse aspects of Mongolian and Tibetan culture, taking into consideration the intellectual traditions of Mongolia and Tibet
acquires ability to formulate own opinions and conclusions in both writing and spoken in Polish, Mongolian and/or Tibetan language
can proficiently use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in Mongolian and Tibetan languages
understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning
can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
can actively establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures
is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity
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
understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Mongolia and Tibet
can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of Mongolia and Tibet, treats cultural synergy as an added value
actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in Mongolia and Tibet
actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in Mongolia and Tibet
can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programmes, government programmes, immigration problems, national security issues
Assessment criteria
ATTENDANCE CONTROL WRITTEN AND ORAL EXAMINATION
Bibliography
Will be provided at each class in connection with the selected topics.
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