This course offers a brief introduction to a wide range of topics in Japanese linguistics, including: sound system, vocabulary and word structure, word meaning, writing system, sentence structure, dialects, and use and functions of Japanese in relation to social structures and interpersonal relationships.
Students will gain: a basic understanding of these fields of Japanese linguistics and terminology used within them, an ability to discuss problems related to the structure and use of Japanese, and a basic ability to analyze some aspects of written and spoken language by working on short assignments.
Rooster
Mondays 15:00-17:00
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Onderwijsvorm
werkcollege
A la Carte- en Contractonderwijs
Belangstellenden die deze cursus in het kader van A la carte onderwijs willen volgen (zonder tentamen), vinden hier meer informatie over kosten, inschrijving, voorwaarden etc.
Belangstellenden die deze cursus in het kader van Contractonderwijs willen volgen (met tentamen), vinden hier meer informatie over kosten, inschrijving, voorwaarden etc.
Literatuur
The course will start in the beginning of February 2009, but I would like you to get ready now by ordering the compulsory course book. You will find the necessary information below. Kindly note that it will not be possible to follow the course without this book!!! Even if you are not a Japanese Studies major student and do not have any Japanese proficiency, most parts of this book will still be accessible to you. Assignments and activities will be adjusted according to students’ needs. The course book will be accompanied by a thin reader, including a few more articles. More information on the reader will follow in the beginning of the course.
Course book:
Title: Japanese Linguistics – An Introduction
Author: Yamaguchi, Toshiko
Pub Date: 8 Feb 2007
Publisher: Continuum
ISBN: 0826487904
Softcover price at Continuum: £24.99 (around €29)
Order from Continuum:
http://www.continuumbooks.com
Or compare prices and order for example from Amazon.co.uk (used from £14.99):
http://www.twenga.co.uk/book/japanese-linguistics-an-introduction_3710928.html
Toetsing
Participation element (attendance, participation and weekly webpostings, presentation /presentation writeup )30%
Analytical element (analytical exercises) (20%)
Research paper (2,000-2,500 words) (30%)Final exam (20%)
Informatie
R.J. Länsisalmi: “r.j.länsisalmi@hum.leidenuniv.nl”:mailto:r.j.länsisalmi@hum.leidenuniv.nl
This course is a part of “Keuzepakket Japanse Studies.
Keuzevak- ( en a la carte- en contractonderwijs) studenten dienen wel een basis kennis (low intermediate level) van het Japans te hebben, omdat Japanse voorbeelden in de colleges gebruikt zullen worden.
Neem voor meer informatie contact op met de docent.
Aanmeld- en inschrijfprocedure colleges en tentamens: www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/japans/studenten/aanmeldingsprocedure.jsp
Blackboard/webpagina
Course schedule, outline, materials, assignments
Ingangseisen
Keuzevak-, a la carte- en contractonderwijsstudenten dienen een basis kennis (low intermediate level) van het Japans te hebben, omdat Japanse voorbeelden in de colleges gebruikt zullen worden.
Neem voor meer informatie contact op met de docent.