JPN312 Primary Conversation in Japanese

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Miki Udržalová, BA (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jiří Matela, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JPN121 Japanese language II - Theory
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In coordination with other language courses, the students develop their abilities to actively produce a spoken discourse in the Japanese language.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course, the students:
-enrich their vocabulary
-learn basic phraseology in sociopragmatically specific speech situations
-have the capacity of active basic interaction using the polite form of standard modern Japanese language.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction; 2. Self-introduction; 3. Weather; 4. Shopping; 5. Hobby; 6. Ordering in a restaurant; 7. Professions; 8. Report; 9. Paying a visit; 10. Casual encounter; 11. Events during a year; 12. Final exam.
Literature
  • Doplnkové materiály dle výběru vyučujícího
  • Banno, E.; Ohno, Y.; Sakane, Y.; Shinagawa, Ch.: Genki I.: An Integrated Course In Elementary Japanese. Japan Times, 2002
  • AJALT, Japanese for Busy People I: Workbook, Tokyo: Kodansha International, 2006.
  • Japanese for Busy People I: Revised 3rd edition. AJALT: Tokyo, New York, London, 2006.
  • Banno, E.; Kawase, S.; CAG: Nihongo communication game 80. Tokyo. Japan Times, 2007.
  • Kudō, S. (eds.): Tanoshiku hanasō. Tokyo. Bonjinsha, 1995
  • Kudoo Setsuko (eds.), Tanoshiku kikoo I, Tokyo: Bonjinsha, 1992.
  • Minna no nihongo, shokyū I. Tokyo. 3A Network, 1998.
Teaching methods
Practice of basic models of spoken interaction in everyday communication situations. Practice of monologues and dialogues on selected topics.
Assessment methods
Oral exam – conversation on selected topic. Active participation in classes is also part of the evaluation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo japanistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučujícího.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2020, recent)
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