Admission requirements
Japanese studies students. Other students are also welcome to enroll but they must buy the required course books and be able to read kana and elementary kanji.
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 limited practical exercises. Students will be able to confirm their understanding of basic grammar and 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.
Course objectives
Understanding of basic elements of Japanese grammar and sentence patterns.
Time table
Check Time table
Teaching method
Lectures and limited practical exercises.
Test method
Written examination at the end of the term on grammar and vocabulary.
Structure & Relative weights:
Taalverwerving Ia (5+ 5+ 5 ec = 15 ec):
Taalkundige structuur I, 5691VTJGAY (Structure: Japanese Grammar I) (5 ec): Grammatica: 70% Vocabulaire: 30%
Taalbeheersing I (5 ec) 5691VTATAY: Conversatie & Luistervaardigheid I: 60% Kanji-introductie I: 40%
Teksten: Beginners niveau I (5 ec) 5691VTMTAY: 100%
Blackboard
Yes, for grammar notes and slides, course schedule.
Required reading
- Minna no Nihongo I Honsatsu (Main Textbook Kanji-kana version) (zie bijv. http://www.3anet.co.jp/english/books/books_01.html), 3A corporation 1998 (ISBN 4-88319-102-8).
- Minna no Nihongo I Honyaku Bunpo Kaisetsu in English (Translation & Grammatical Notes in English), 3A corporation 1998 (ISBN 4-88319-107-9).
Registration
Enrollment via uSis is mandatory.
For more information about enrollment check Links on the first page of the Japanese Studyguide
Enrollment for A la carte
Enrollment for Contractonderwijs
Contact
“Dr. E.D. Herber:“E.D.Herber@hum.leidenuniv.nl