150105 VO Introduction to the Japanese Language (2021W)
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DIGITAL
Registration for all classes, please (Introduction, Jap. Grammar I und Jap. Communication)
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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
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Sprache: Englisch, Japanisch
Prüfungstermine
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
COURSE TYPE: online-only; asynchronous (in principle), with synchronous elements.
This is an intensive course (think of it as a full-time commitment), that runs from October 1st through 11th.Your virtual presence may be required between 17:00 and 18:30, please see to it that you’re free then. The orientation in particular is on the 1st, starting at 17:00 sharp. (Note that the exam uses a different time slot, see there.)
Freitag
01.10.
17:00 - 18:30
Digital
Montag
04.10.
17:00 - 18:30
Digital
Dienstag
05.10.
17:00 - 18:30
Digital
Mittwoch
06.10.
17:00 - 18:30
Digital
Donnerstag
07.10.
17:00 - 18:30
Digital
Freitag
08.10.
17:00 - 18:30
Digital
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
One synchronous online exam at the end of the course. Primarily written, but may include oral questions; full open-book by necessity.N.B. Because of the tight timing, you effectively need to sit and pass the exam at the first opportunity to have a shot at getting into Grammar I and Communication this semester.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
More than 60 percentage points are required on the exam to pass the course (>60 → 4/D, >70 → 3/C, >80 → 2/B, >90 → 1/A).There is a strict zero tolerance policy on cheating, plagiarism, and ghost-writing (including machine-translation).
Prüfungsstoff
Reading and writing hiragana and katakana including transcription using the modified Hepburn system. Everything covered in class and/or on the e-learning platform (Moodle), including, but not limited to, the presentations/slides, textbook, vocabulary & kanji lists, and forum discussions.
Literatur
Textbook: Bunka shokyū nihongo I. Tekisuto. Kaiteiban. Bonjinsha 2013 [ISBN 978-4-89358-858-6]
Available at Facultas bookshop in “Hof 1” on Campus.Hiragana & katakana: https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-hiragana/ and https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-katakana/ for a playful start [please ignore the recommendation to skip learning to write them!], https://realkana.com/ to practise reading; http://www.japanese-lesson.com/characters/hiragana/hiragana_drill/ and http://www.japanese-lesson.com/characters/katakana/katakana_drill/ cover writing and offer worksheets you can download and print out.
These are just suggestions, there are countless free kana learning resources on the internet, feel free to pick one that fits your preferred style of learning.Additional material may be distributed in class and/or via the e-learning platform (Moodle).
Available at Facultas bookshop in “Hof 1” on Campus.Hiragana & katakana: https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-hiragana/ and https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-katakana/ for a playful start [please ignore the recommendation to skip learning to write them!], https://realkana.com/ to practise reading; http://www.japanese-lesson.com/characters/hiragana/hiragana_drill/ and http://www.japanese-lesson.com/characters/katakana/katakana_drill/ cover writing and offer worksheets you can download and print out.
These are just suggestions, there are countless free kana learning resources on the internet, feel free to pick one that fits your preferred style of learning.Additional material may be distributed in class and/or via the e-learning platform (Moodle).
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
JMA M1 for Ecos-students,
EC Wirtschaftskommunikation Japanisch I
EC Wirtschaftskommunikation Japanisch I
Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:17
* proficiency in English —you should obviously be comfortable with the idea of studying a foreign language in English, C1 strongly recommended
* no significant other commitments in the first week of October
* stable broadband connection, PC, technical means for tele-conferencing and high-quality voice recording and image scanning
* advance registration
* textbook, see “reading list”
* being able to write hiragana and katakana beforehand is very strongly recommended [it cuts down on the time requirement significantly and gives you a head start; see “reading list”]N.B. The Introduction can be taken entirely remotely, but the follow-up courses may require you to physically attend classes in Vienna.At the end of this course students should
* know some basic information about the Japanese language and writing system;
* be able to read and write hiragana and katakana with some fluency;
* have some familiarity with studying kanji (and have some 30-50 under their belt already);
* be able to input Japanese on a computer or smart device;
* know a few basic Japanese words, phrases and short dialogues.The lectures will be provided in fixed form on the e-learning platform alongside further reading and/or study material to aid in self-study, especially of hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the forum and in chat.