JPN123 Writing Japanese II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Barbora Mejzlíková (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 10:00–11:40 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, Vol.1.
  • Genki I.: An Integrated Course In Elementary Japanese. Japan Times, 2002
Literature
  • 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.
  • Chieko Kano, Hiroko Takenaka, Eriko Ishii, Yuri Shimizu (1990) Basic Kanji Book, Vol.1. Jp Trading Inc.
Teaching methods
Practical drills aimed at mastering the correct writing of Japanese characters.
Assessment methods
Weekly tests, 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
Information on completion of the course: Do záverečného hodnocení budu započítavány i průběžné testy.
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 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2020, recent)
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