Specialization seminar - Tibetan Culture, Literature and Language 3600-7-MTS4-SST(L)
Classes focus on exercising methods of translation. At the beginning theory of translation is provided and then practical application of the acquired knowledge is shown on the selected examples. The importance of knowing cultural background while making translations is exemplified.
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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 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
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 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 analyze relationship between the development of philosophical and religious ideas in Mongolia and Tibet as well as social, cultural and economic processes
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 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 behave in an adequate way, react verbally and mediate in communication in a selected socio-cultural context of Mongolia and Tibet
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 argument on substantive basis using other authors’ views
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 set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
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
Assessment criteria
ATTENDANCE CONTROL AND ORALWRITEN EXAM
Bibliography
Will be provided at each class in connection with the selected examples.
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