Course: Kanbun

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Course title Kanbun
Course code DAS/KAN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ulman Vít, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction, theoretical introduction to the form of the Japanese language used for reading texts in kanbun 2. Marks used to transcribe the classical Chinese texts into Japanese (kaeriten), their usage 3. Practice using kaeriten 4. Hendoku moji, example sentences 5. Saidoku moji 1, example sentences 6. Saidoku moji 2, example sentences 7. Okiji, example sentences 8. Classical Chinese texts 1 - ancient Chinese anecdotes 9. Classical Chinese texts 2 - ancient Chinese anecdotes 10. Classical Chinese texts 3 - poetry 11. Classical Chinese Texts 4 - Tao Yuanming

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
This course provides students with a basic introduction to the techniques of reading texts in classical and literary Chinese using Japanese. After completing the course, students will be able to read simpler texts in classical and literary Chinese of both Chinese and Japanese origin. At the same time, their knowledge of reading pre-modern texts in Japanese will also deepen.

Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of classical Japanese is preferred when enrolling in the course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work, Written exam

Recommended literature
  • Crawcour, s. (1965). An Intrioduction to Kambun. Michigan.
  • Klíma, T. (2011). Učebnice klasické japonštiny. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Japanese Language and Culture (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -