JPNN11 Japanese writing I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marek Mikeš, Ph.D. (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
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:40 B2.13
Prerequisites
(! JPN113 Writing Japanese I ) && (! JPN111 Japanese language I - theory ) && (! JAP102a Japanese language I. - theory ) && (! JAP101a Writing Japanese I.- theory )
No prior knowledge of Japanese is required. Students are required to register this course together with course JPNN10. The course is dedicated for students not enrolled in the Japanese studies programme. The course is taught in Czech.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 200 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 31/200, only registered: 0/200, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/200
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course is designed to develop the skills in reading and writing basic Japanese. No prior knowledge of written Japanese is required. The course starts with the introduction of hiragana and katakana, approximately 20 kanji will also be introduced during the semester. Students will be able to read and write Japanese on simple everyday topics at the end of the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to
define all characters of hiragana and katakana and approx. 20 kanji characters;
explain the usage of learned characters in reading, writing and transcribing simple Japanese texts;
apply the knowledge of the characters in reading, writing and transcribing simple Japanese words and sentences;
inspect the correctness of transcription of simple Japanese text;
formulate and write down elementary sentences;
assess the usage of learned characters in writing and transcribing simple texts.
Syllabus
  • 0. Introduction to the course;
  • 1. Introduction to Japanese writing system, hiragana: a-ko;
  • 2. Exercise in reading and writing, hiragana: sa-to;
  • 3. Exercise in reading and writing, hiragana: na-ho;
  • 4. Exercise in reading and writing, hiragana: ma-ro;
  • 5. Exercise in reading and writing, voiced and half-voiced sounds, double consonants, hiragana: wa-n;
  • 6. Double vowels, combined sounds, exercises, review of hiragana;
  • 7. Exercise in reading and writing, katakana: a-so;
  • 8. Exercise in reading and writing, katakana: ta-ho;
  • 9. Exercise in reading and writing, katakana: ma-wo,
  • 10. A theoretical introduction to kanji, selected kanji;
  • 11. Selected kanji;
  • 12. Final review
Literature
  • Chieko Kano, Yuri Shimizu (eds.): Basic Kanji Book. Tokyo: Bonjinsha, 1989.
  • Eri Banno, Yutaka Ohno (eds.): Genki 1: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1. Tokyo: Japan Times, 1999.
  • Nymburská, Dita - Vostrá, Denisa - Sawatari, Mami: Japonština. LEDA 2007.
  • Henshall, Kenneth G., Tetsuo Takagaki: A Guide to Learning Hiragana and Katakana. Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle, 1990.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises in reading and writing Japanese.
Assessment methods
Final written test (score 70% or higher on the final exam). Students are expected and required to attend seminar classes of this course.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je určen i pro studenty mimo mateřské obory.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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