JPN123 Writing Japanese II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, 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 12:00–13:40 B2.43
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JPN113 Writing Japanese I && JPN111 Japanese language I - 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
The objective is to devote as much time as possible to revision and mastery of the Japanese characters kanji by the students, as well as a further development of Japanese vocabulary. An active mastery of reading and writing Japanese characters will be essential for further advancement in the study of Japanese language. Regular course attendance is compulsory.
Learning outcomes
After a successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
- read and understand the meaning of basic Japanese sentences;
- write, read and understand the meaning of basic Japanese characters;
- theoretically analyze basic Japanese characters.
Syllabus
  • Basic Kanji Book, L11
  • Basic Kanji Book, L12
  • Basic Kanji Book, L13
  • Basic Kanji Book, L14
  • Basic Kanji Book, L15
  • Basic Kanji Book, L16
  • Basic Kanji Book, L17
  • Basic Kanji Book, L18
  • Basic Kanji Book, L19
  • Basic Kanji Book, L20
  • Basic Kanji Book, L21
Literature
  • Chieko Kano, Hiroko Takenaka, Eriko Ishii, Yuri Shimizu (1990) Basic Kanji Book, Vol.1. Jp Trading Inc.
  • Nihongo jánaru
  • Nelson, Andrew; Haig, John. The Compact Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary. Tuttle. 1999.
  • Halpern, Jack. Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary. Kodansha International. 1992.
  • Kanji for beginners. Dai 7-satsu. Tōkyō: Sanshūsha, 2016, 231 stran. ISBN 9784384056341. info
  • Introduction to Kanji. Dai 6-satsu. Tōkyō: Sanshūsha, 2015, 159 stran. ISBN 9784384056358. info
  • BANNO, Eri. Genki : an integrated course in elementary Japanese. 2nd ed. Tokyo: Japan Times, 2011, 148 s. ISBN 9784789014410. info
  • BANNO, Eri, Yoko IKEDA, Chikako SHINAGAWA, Kaori TAJIMA and Kyoko TOKASHIKI. Kanji look and learn : 512 Kanji with illustrations and mnemonic hints. Illustrated by Noriko Udagawa. First edition. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 2009, 244 stran. ISBN 9784789013499. info
Teaching methods
Introduction to kanji combined with practical drills aimed at mastering the correct writing of Japanese characters.
Assessment methods
Periodical tests combined with final written exam, score 70 % and higher required. Regular class attendance is compulsory.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo japanistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučující.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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