JPNB23 Topics in Japanese Linguistics

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Matela, M.A., 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
Mon 16:00–17:40 B2.52, except Mon 13. 11.
Prerequisites
JPN221 Japanese language IV - Theory && JPN222 Japanese language IV-Practice
Courses JPN221 and JPN222
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
The aim of the course is to develop skills in interpretation of Japanese linguistic texts, while using the knowledge of Japanese language acquired in practical language courses. Students are introduced to the socio-historical backgrounds of modern Japanese linguistics, learn about specific methods of research and through linguistic texts meet the diversity of Japanese linguistic discourse regarding specific linguistic topics. A portion of the topics is set by the teacher, another part is chosen by the students (from a set) at the beginning of the course and according to students' preferences and interests. The course is recommended to students who want to develop their skills in reading and interpreting Japanese texts (e.g. for the purpose of a final thesis).
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to:
define selected phenomena of the Japanese language;
read and interpret common linguistic texts in Japanese;
explain selected phenomena of the Japanese language with respect to both synchronic and diachronic point of view;
apply his previous knowledge in metalinguistic approach to modern Japanese;
distinguish the Japanese linguistics and some specifics of the Japanese language;
formulate basic ideas about the relation between the system of language and culture;
Syllabus
  • 1. Introductory lesson, selection of topics for the present semester
  • 2. Reading linguistic text I (students' choice)
  • 3. Reading linguistic text I
  • 4. Reading linguistic text I
  • 5. Reading linguistic text II (students' choice)
  • 6. Reading linguistic text II
  • 7. Reading linguistic text II
  • 8. Reading linguistic text III (students' choice)
  • 9. Reading linguistic text III
  • 10. Reading linguistic text III
  • 11. Reading linguistic text IV (teachers' choice)
  • 12. Reading linguistic text IV
Literature
    recommended literature
  • KOIKE, Seiji. Úvod do gramatiky moderní japonštiny. V Tribunu EU vyd. 1. Brno: Tribun EU, 2010, 237 s. ISBN 9788073990503. info
  • WATANABE, Minoru. O podstatě japonského jazyka. Translated by Zdeňka Švarcová. 1. vydání. Praha: Karolinum, 2000, 228 stran. ISBN 9788024600581. info
    not specified
  • 森美子（2022）『読んで考える日本語：１０のトピック』くろしお出版
Teaching methods
Reading and interpretation of a linguistic text, work with related questions and tasks, development of vocabulary, discussion of selected problems.
Assessment methods
Final paper on a specified topic. Attendance of at least 70 % of classes is required.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
List of topics to choose from:

大野晋：言葉に敏感になろう

金田一春彦：日本語らしい表現とは？

鈴木孝夫：ことばは文化を表す

阿辻哲次：漢字について考えよう

菊池康人：敬語を学ぼう

秋月高太郎：カタカナはどんなときに使われる？

山口仲美：擬音語・擬態語はおもしろい

井上史雄：ことばは変化する

大西拓一郎：方言を見てみよう

庵功雄：これからの日本語

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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