Ph.D seminar 3600-DD-SD-AK
The theme of the seminar is the vision of ikiryō, i.e. the spirits of the living in Shintō tradition and Japanese literature. The analysis leads to the conclusion that in Haruki Murakami’s novel Kafka on the shore, ikiryō, i.e. the spirits of the living, are in particular the metaphor of the content of individual unconsciousness, i.e. what has been suppressed, forgotten, rejected. Without the integration of this content it is impossible for a strong and responsible personality to function. Ikiryō are also connected with the archetype of Shadow as absolute evil which does not constitute an abstract notion, but psychological energy connected with the sphere of emotions. This energy does not remain under the control of subjective consciousness, but it has certain autonomy. “Archetypes cause the affect which is blind for the reality and which takes control over the will”. It is symbolized by the scene when from the body of dead Nakata, who lost half of his Shadow and for this reason was unable to control it, something horrible comes out, which after a long fight is annihilated by Hoshino. It may be concluded that the lack of human will to oppose the evil which is in themselves was in the most comprehensive way presented in the archetypical image of the Shadow as ikiryō, i.e. the spirit of a living person over which their ego has no control.
Type of course
obligatory courses
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
- has detailed and organized knowledge of Japanese literature and writings; can name and characterize most important phenomena/trends/literary texts/writings of Japan (K_W05)
- has detailed and organized knowledge of history of Japan (K_W06)
- has extensive knowledge of Japanese language (its structure, history, script) (K_W12)
- is aware of the complex nature of Japanese language, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Japan (K_W13)
- has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Japanese language into Polish (K_W15)
- demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life in Japan (K_W16)
Skills
- can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Japan and appropriately place them in their cultural context (K_U06)
- can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Japan and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times (K_U07)
- can analyze and interpret source texts in Japanese language
- can translate literary texts and writings from Japanese language into Polish (K_U14)
- can interpret key terms from culture of Japan through linguistic/philological analysis (K_U15)
- can fluently use the script of Japanese language and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.) (K_U16)
- can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in Japanese (K_U24)
Social competence
- can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations (K_K02)
- is aware of significance the culture of Japan has for the culture of the world (K_K07)
Assessment criteria
The base of assesment are fragments of Ph.D. dissertation according to the schedule.
Practical placement
Nie ma
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