Mongolian and Tibetan Texts1 3600-7-MTS4-MTT1
Translation and analysis of the Oriental texts practiced on the selected examples of texts written in Modern or Classical Mongolia or Tibetan
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Learning outcomes
ALUMNUS:
has in-depth and detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in studies on literature or language or culture and religion
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 knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet (within the scope of culture and literature or language and religion or history and socio-political issues)
has extended and deepened knowledge of the language(s) of Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet
has detailed knowledge pertaining to the state of research on chosen issues related to Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet as well as in-depth knowledge of research centres in Poland and all over the world
knows and understands methods of advanced analysis and interpretation of various products of culture in Inner Asia, Mongolia and Tibet, which are relevant for selected traditions, theories and research schools within the scope of studies on literature, language, culture and religion
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)
can indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of the Orient or Africa, also on the basis of source materials
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 carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of different products of culture of Mongolia and Tibet appropriate to a selected tradition, theory and research schools within the scope of studies on literature, language, culture and religion employing unique attitude of Oriental studies
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 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
can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
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
Assessment criteria
ATTENDANCE CONTROL WRITTEN AND ORAL ASSESSMENT
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Will be provided at each class in connection with the selected topics.
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