JPNB31 Listening Japanese

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Miki Udržalová, BA (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
Tue 8:00–9:40 C11
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
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Abstract
Students further develop their abilities to understand spoken Japanese language in coordination with other language courses. They acquired knowledge of phonetic features of standard Japanese, further enrich their vocabulary, they are able to identify key information in spoken discourse in various contexts.
Learning outcomes
Upon finishing the course, the students: -acquired knowledge of phonetic features of standard Japanese;
-further enrich their vocabulary;
-are able to identify key information in spoken discourse in various contexts.
Key topics
1. Introduction; 2. Revision of basic phraseology; 3. Daily routine; 4. My family; 5. At a doctor; 6. Celebration; 7. In a theater; 8. Winter vacation; 9. Future career; 10. Physical exercise; 11. Mistakes; 12. Final exam.
Study resources and literature
  • Banno, E.; Ohno, Y.; Sakane, Y.; Shinagawa, Ch.: Genki: An Integrated Course In Elementary Japanese. Tokyo. Japan Times, 2002
  • Kawarazaki, M.: Mainichi no kikitori. Tokyo. Bonjinsha, 1992.
  • AJALT, Japanese for Busy People I: Workbook, Tokyo: Kodansha International, 2006.
  • Minna no nihongo, shokyū I. Tokyo. 3A Network, 1998.
  • Makino Akiko (eds.), Chookai task 25, Tokyo: 3A Network, 2003.
  • Kudoo Setsuko (eds.), Tanoshiku kikoo I, Tokyo: Bonjinsha, 1992.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Listening to the audio materials with teacher’s further explanation. The focus is put on the ability to identify the key information within the spoken discourse. Speed of the speech and the rate of use of colloquial and phatic expressions become gradually higher toward natural spoken Japanese.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Listening test. Active participation in the classes is also part of the evaluation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025, Autumn 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2020, recent)
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