Description
This unit will focus on developing students knowledge of the basic grammar of Japanese. Lectures on various aspects of Japanese grammar and sentence patterns will be provided together with some practical exercises. Students will be able to not only confirm their understanding of grammar but also expand their vocabulary through these tasks. In addition, lectures will provide opportunities for students to view the Japanese language and their learning experiences from the wider (and more theoretical) context of linguistics
Teaching method
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Admission requirements
Students of Japanese studies, other students are also welcome to enroll but they must buy the required course books and be able to read kana (and elementary kanji).
Course objectives
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Course load
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Required reading
1) Minna no Nihongo I Honsatsu(Main Textbook Kanji-kana version) (ISBN 4-88319-102-8) (zie bijv. http://www.3anet.co.jp/english/books/books_01.html) 3A corporation 1998.
2) Minna no Nihongo I Honyaku Bunpo Kaisetsu in English_(Translation & Grammatical Notes in English) (ISBN 4-88319-107-9) 3A corporation 1998.
3) Bunt, Jonathan, Oxford Japanese Grammar and Verbs, Oxford University Press, 2003 (ISBN 978-0-19-860382-5).
Test method
Written examination at the end of the term on grammar and vocabulary.
Structure & Relative weights:
Taalverwerving Ia (5+ 5+ 5 ects = 15 ec):
Taalkundige structuur I, JB1JGA (Structure: Japanese Grammar I) (5 ec):
Grammatica: 70%
Vocabulaire: 30%
Taalbeheersing I (5 ec) JB1ATA:
Conversatie & Luistervaardigheid I: 60%
Kanji-introductie I: 40%
Teksten: Beginners niveau I (5 ec) JB1MTA: 100%
Time table
Contact
Please contact Dhr. Dr. E.D. Herber
Registration
Via U-twist, check enrollment
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used.
Remarks
Students can progress within a skill. Meaning that in order to be able to take for example BA2 1st semester Conversatie & luistervaardigheid (= BA2 Taalbeheersing IIa/IIa.I. Taalbeheersing/Conversatie & luistervaardigheid, 60% of JB2ATA), students must first have completed:
(1) BA1 Taalverwerving Ia/Taalbeheersing I/Conversatie & Luistervaardigheid I (60% of JB1ATA)
(2) BA1 Taalverwerving Ib/Taalbeheersing II/Conversatie & Luistervaardigheid II (60% of JB1ATB).
In order to advance to the 2nd semester of BA3, ALL other language courses must be completed first.