Second Language and Culture of India 3600-7-IN2-IIJKIS2
The second of the two semesters of the course of second Indian language. Basic level. For Sanskrit groups – Bengali/Hindi/Tamil, for Modern groups – Sanskrit.
The course consists of the elements of descriptive grammar and practical skills.
In the case of Modern language – training in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Learning how to use Bengali/Hindi/Tamil in everyday conversations at the basic level.
In the case of Sanskrit – learning to read simple texts at a basic level.
Type of course
Mode
Classroom
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W12
has extensive knowledge of the 1st Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil), its structure, history, script, as well as rudimentary knowledge of the 2nd Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_W13
is aware of the complex nature of a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil), its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of South Asia
K_W14
is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world
K_W15
has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) into Polish
K_U06
can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U12
has a good command of the 1st Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) at the intermediate level and the 2nd Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) at the elementary level
K_U13
can analyze and interpret source texts in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_U14
can translate literary texts and writings from a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) into Polish
K_U16
can fluently use the script of a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil) and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.)
K_U17
can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of South Asia
K_U22
has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_U24
can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit/Tamil)
K_K01
understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K02
can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
K_K03
can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures
K_K05
has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of South Asia has for the culture of the world
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
Assessment criteria
continuous preparation for the class and active participation during classess
- written term assessment
Bibliography
Selected by the teacher depending on language group.
Additional information
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