Selected Issues of Japanese Language Grammar. Part 2 3600-JA-WZGJ-OW(Z)

The objective of this class is to discuss and reiterate the most important grammatical categories of Japanese that relate to the division of words into parts of speech.
The following topics will be addressed during the course of the class:
1. Expressions of politeness; yōgen (verbs and adjectives), transitive and intransitive verbs
2. Constructions with compound verbs: te iru, te aru, te oku, te iku, te kuru,
3. Constructions with naide and naked; passivum, causativum
4. The optative form, constructions with the participle te, ta form, nai, will, intention, ambiguous verbs and adjectives, adverbs and onomatopoeic expressions, foreign words of gairaigo origin, selected grammatical constructions, idiomatic expressions (with body parts)
10. Suffixes and prefixes
11. Honourific language keigo

Type of course

elective courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The class is devoted to the discussion of the most important grammatical categories of the Japanese language, with a particular focus on the division into parts of speech and their applicability to the Japanese language competence exam (Noryoku shiken level: N2 and N1).

Course coordinators

Iwona Kordzińska-Nawrocka

Learning outcomes

nowledge:
- has an in-depth knowledge of the Japanese language (its structure, grammar, history, writing) P6S_WG
- has an awareness of the complex nature of the Japanese language, its place and significance in the context of Japanese culture and history P6S_WK
-has a basic knowledge of the principles of translation from Japanese into Polish P6S_WG
Skills:
- can speak Japanese at B2 level P6S_UK
-can analyse and interpret source texts in Japanese
- P6S_UK
- is able to fluently use the Japanese writing system and tools for its study and analysis (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, language corpora, databases, etc.) P6S_UW
- is able to use electronic and online tools in Polish and Japanese P6S_UK
Social competences:
-understands the need for lifelong learning P6S_KK
- can interact and cooperate with representatives of different cultures P6S_KO

Assessment criteria

The student is admitted to the written assessment on the basis of the required attendance in class (2 unexcused absences are allowed).
-two tests during the class (average is calculated)
-student must use correctly the grammatical constructions discussed in class.

Practical placement

no practice

Bibliography

1. Nihongo nōryoku shiken N2 (State examination in Japanese language level N3) Yamamoto Kyōko (ed.) Aruku shuppansha 2011
2nd Kanzen masutā bumpō N2 (Grammar for the Japanese Language Competency Examination) (N2) Nakamura Kaoru (ed.) Suriiee Nettowāku, Tōkyō 2011
3. nihongo nōryoku shiken N2 (The Japanese Proficiency Examination Manual (N3) Yamamoto Kyōko (ed.) Aruku shuppansha 2011
4. kanzen masutā bumpō N1 (Grammar - The Japanese Proficiency Examination Manual N2) Nakamura Kaoru (ed.) Suriiee Nettowāku, Tōkyō 2011

Additional information

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