(in Polish) Klasyczny język japoński (L)

obligatory courses

Classroom

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the classical Japanese language (bungo). It also develops direct reading skills of classical Japanese texts. The primary focus of the course will be on the mastery of basic grammar, orthography, vocabulary, and elements of the style of classical Japanese. In addition to working on language skills, special attention will be given to acquiring familiarity with bungo through the use of annotated texts.

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the classical Japanese language (bungo). It also develops direct reading skills of classical Japanese texts. The primary focus of the course in the first semester will be on the mastery of basic grammar, orthography, vocabulary, and elements of the style of classical Japanese. In addition to working on language skills, special attention will be given to acquiring familiarity with bungo through the use of annotated texts.

The course will deal with the following topics: differences between modern and classical Japanese, grammatical structures (particles, verbs, honorifics), vocabulary, grammar analysis as well as contextual reading.

Texts for the course will be a selection from literary and historical works of the Heian (8th-12th century), Kamakura (12th-14th century), Muromachi (14th-16th century), and Edo (16th -19th century) periods.

Kordzińska-Nawrocka Iwona, Klasyczny język japoński (Classical Japanese), WUW, Warszawa 2013

Nakamura Kikuichi, Kiso kara wakaru kobuntango (Podstawowe słownictwo języka klasycznego/ Basic Vocabulary of Classical Japanese), Nichieisha, Tokyo 1983

Murakami Motojiro, Koten bunkaishaku no kōshiki (Formy stylistyczne języka klasycznego/ Stylistic forms of classical Japanese),Gakushūkenkyūsha, Tokyo 1966

Nakano Yūichi, Kiso kara wakaru kobun (Podstawy klasycznego języka japońskiego/ Basic Classical Japanese), Nichieisha, Tokyo 1997

Knowledge:

- has in-depth knowledge of the Japanese language (its structure, grammar, history, writing) P6S_WG

- is aware of the complex nature of the Japanese language, its place, and importance in the context of the culture and history of Japan P6S_WK

- is aware of linguistic diversity and its impact on the cultural and political situation of the world P6S_WK

- has a basic knowledge of the rules of translating from Japanese into Polish P6S_WG

Skills:

- has a good command of Japanese at the B2 P6S_UK level

-can analyze and interpret Japanese source texts P6S_UK

- can use electronic and internet tools in Polish and Japanese P6S_UW

Social competence:

- understands the need for lifelong learning P6S_KK

- works to share and promote the cultural and linguistic heritage of Japan P6S_KO

Preparation for classes, semester test

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