JPN213 Writing Japanese III

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Barbora Korčáková (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
Fri 8:00–9:40 B2.23, except Mon 16. 11. to Sun 22. 11.
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JPN121 Japanese language II - Theory && JPN123 Writing Japanese II
Kurz navazuje na výuku z předchozího semestru, očekává se tedy znalost znaků z Basic Kanji Book do 20. lekce (včetně).
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
Abstract
The main objective of the course is mastery of a greater number of Japanese characters and the increase in the students vocabulary and kanji compounds.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to:
- analyze an unfamiliar kanji with a dictionary
- describe basic phonetic parts of a kanji
- describe and explain components of a single kanji
Key topics
  • Basic Kanji Book, L21
  • Basic Kanji Book, L22
  • Basic Kanji Book, L23
  • Basic Kanji Book, L24
  • Basic Kanji Book, L25
  • Basic Kanji Book, L26
  • Basic Kanji Book, L27
  • Basic Kanji Book, L28
  • Basic Kanji Book, L29
  • Basic Kanji Book, L30
  • Basic Kanji Book, L31
  • Basic Kanji Book, L32
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • Kano, Chieko – Shimizu, Yuri – Takenaka, Hiroko – Ishii, Eriko (1989) Basic Kanji Book, Vol.2. Tokyo: Bonjinsha.
  • BANNO, Eri. Genki : an integrated course in elementary Japanese. 2nd ed. Tokyo: Japan Times, 2011, 148 s. ISBN 9784789014410. info
  • Kanji for beginners. Dai 7-satsu. Tōkyō: Sanshūsha, 2016, 231 stran. ISBN 9784384056341. 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
  • KANŌ, Chieko. Basic kanji book. [Tōkyō]: Bonjinsha, 2007, 269 s. ISBN 9784893581198. info
  • Nelson, Andrew; Haig, John. The Compact Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary. Tuttle. 1999.
  • Halpern, Jack. Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary. Kodansha International. 1992.
    recommended literature
  • NISHIGUCHI, Koichi and Tamaki KONO. Kanji in context : a study system for intermediate & advanced learners : workbook. 1st ed. Tokyo: Japan Times, 1994, xxi, 199. ISBN 4789007545. info
  • DEFRANCIS, John. The Chinese language : fact and fantasy. Paperback edition. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1986, x, 330. ISBN 0824808665. info
  • SEELEY, Christopher. A history of writing in Japan. Paperback edition. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, x, 243. ISBN 082482217X. info
  • ZÁDRAPA, Lukáš and Michaela PEJČOCHOVÁ. Čínské písmo. Vydání první. Praha: Academia, 2009, 297 stran. ISBN 9788020017550. info
  • DEFRANCIS, John. Visible speech : the diverse oneness of writing systems. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1989, xiv, 306. ISBN 0824812077. info
    not specified
  • DEFRANCIS, John. Visible speech : the diverse oneness of writing systems. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1989, xiv, 306. ISBN 0824812077. info
  • UNGER, J. Marshall. Ideogram : Chinese characters and the myth of disembodied meaning. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2004, xvi, 196. ISBN 0824827600. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Teoretical explanation of the meaning of characters combined with writing drills.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Final written exam. Assignments given throughout the semester are preliminary for the actual exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
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 Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025.
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