JPN113 Writing Japanese I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Barbora Mejzlíková (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 of Seminar Groups
JPN113/01: each odd Monday 14:00–15:40 B2.43, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11., Z. Kubovčáková
JPN113/02: each even Monday 14:00–15:40 B2.43, Z. Kubovčáková
Prerequisites
The course is aimed specifically for Japanese language major students.
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 course starts with the introduction of hiragana and katakana, as well as approximately 80 of the most elementary Japanese character kanji will also be introduced during the semester. Regular class attendance is compulsory.
Learning outcomes
After a succcessful completion of the course student will be able to:
- actively write and read Japanese syllabary alphabets hiragana and katakana;
- read and understand basic Japanese sentences;
- write, read and understand the meaning of basic Japanese characters.
Syllabus
  • Week 1: Japanese syllabary hiragana
  • Week 2: Japanese syllabary hiragana
  • Week 3: Japanese syllabary katakana
  • Week 4: Introduction into writing of Japanese characters kanji, Basic Kanji Book, L1
  • Week 5: L2
  • Week 6: L3
  • Week 7: L4
  • Week 8: L5
  • Week 9: L6
  • Week 10: L7
  • Week 11: L8
Literature
    required literature
  • Nelson, Andrew; Haig, John. The Compact Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary. Tuttle. 1999.
  • Kano, Chieko – Shimizu, Yuri – Takenaka, Hiroko – Ishii, Eriko (1989) Basic Kanji Book, Vol.1. Tokyo: Bonjinsha.
  • Halpern, Jack. Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary. Kodansha International. 1992.
  • Introduction to Kanji. Dai 6-satsu. Tōkyō: Sanshūsha, 2015, 159 stran. ISBN 9784384056358. 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
    recommended literature
  • A Guide to Learning Hiragana and Katakana by Kenneth G. Henshall. Tuttle Publishing (1990), ISBN: 0804816638.
  • ZÁDRAPA, Lukáš and Michaela PEJČOCHOVÁ. Čínské písmo. Vydání první. Praha: Academia, 2009, 297 stran. ISBN 9788020017550. 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
  • SEELEY, Christopher. A history of writing in Japan. Paperback edition. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, x, 243. ISBN 082482217X. info
  • DEFRANCIS, John. Visible speech : the diverse oneness of writing systems. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1989, xiv, 306. ISBN 0824812077. info
  • DEFRANCIS, John. The Chinese language : fact and fantasy. Paperback edition. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1986, x, 330. ISBN 0824808665. info
Teaching methods
Introduction to the Japanese writing system, kana and kanji writing drills focused on the correctness of writing.
Assessment methods
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)
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 Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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