CC311004 History of Japanese Language Culture A (History of Japanese Language)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC311004 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 国語文化の歴史Ａ（国語の歴史）

Subject Name
（Katakana）コクゴブンカノレキシA（コクゴノレキシ）

Subject Name in
English History of Japanese Language Culture A (History of Japanese Language)

Instructor SASAKI ISAMU

Instructor
(Katakana) ササキ　イサム

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, First Semester, 1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-4：EDU K114

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Exercise-oriented

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Linguistics

Eligible Students

Keywords ・Classical language, ancient writings, ancient languages, changes of Japanese language, history of languages

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Secondary School Japanese Language Education
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・To have acquired basic knowledge on the contents of secondary Japanese language education ("Language" and its culture)
（Abilities and Skills）
・To be able to collect and understand materials and information on the contents of Japanese taught in secondary education, (Japanese studies, Japanese literature, and Chinese poetry)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Focusing on Japanese classic literature among Japanese language teaching materials, we aim to interpret them and to develop expertise to teach them.

Class Schedule lesson1　Introduction　― Commentary of ""explanatory note"
lesson2　Transformation of letters and systems of writing（１）　―Character style of Kana letters―
lesson3　Transformation of letters and systems of writing（２）　―Character style of Chinese characters―
lesson4　Transformation of letters and systems of writing（３）　―Okurigana―

lesson5　Transformation of sounds and phonological system（１）　―Sound change in "Ha" vertical row in Japanese alphabet chart―
lesson6　Transformation of sounds and phonological system（２）　―Dull sound―
lesson7　Transformation of sounds and phonological system（３）　―Accent―
lesson8　Transformation of word meaning（１）　―Synonym of words of Japanese origin―
lesson9　Transformation of word meaning（２）　―History of words of Chinese origin―
lesson10　Transformation of word meaning（３）　―Difference of words―
lesson11　Transformation of grammar（１）　―Kakarimusubi agreement―
lesson12　Transformation of grammar（２）　―End-form with attributive verb―
lesson13　Transformation of grammar（３）　―Changing Nidan-conjugation to Ichidan-conjugation―
lesson14　Transformation of text and writing style
lesson15　Examination

"Examination is conducted in the last lesson.
Others: The form to confirm the lesson content is required to be submitted every lesson.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 基礎日本語学　衣畑智秀編著
ISBN 978-4894769465　ひつじ書房

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Textbook, Materials provided in class

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review "Through all lessons, read beforehand and review relevant parts of the textbook thoroughly.
Lessons consist of questions & answers and discussion based on students presentation."

Requirements Specialized lesson for Japanese language program. Aiming to build ability of teaching ancient writings of junior high school education. Registration is limited for students do not belong to Japanese language program.

Grading Method "Following elements account for 20％,20％,30％,30％ respectively
　1. Presentation　2. Questions on presentation held in every lesson　3. Examination　4. Participation

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message "Reading comprehension of old literature and flexible creative thinking are required.
Students who actively ask questions are appreciated."

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC311004	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	国語文化の歴史Ａ（国語の歴史）
Subject Name （Katakana）	コクゴブンカノレキシA（コクゴノレキシ）
Subject Name in English	History of Japanese Language Culture A (History of Japanese Language)
Instructor	SASAKI ISAMU
Instructor (Katakana)	ササキ　イサム
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds1-4：EDU K114
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Exercise-oriented
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Linguistics
Eligible Students
Keywords	・Classical language, ancient writings, ancient languages, changes of Japanese language, history of languages
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Secondary School Japanese Language Education （Knowledge and Understanding）・To have acquired basic knowledge on the contents of secondary Japanese language education ("Language" and its culture) （Abilities and Skills）・To be able to collect and understand materials and information on the contents of Japanese taught in secondary education, (Japanese studies, Japanese literature, and Chinese poetry)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Focusing on Japanese classic literature among Japanese language teaching materials, we aim to interpret them and to develop expertise to teach them.
Class Schedule	lesson1　Introduction　― Commentary of ""explanatory note" lesson2　Transformation of letters and systems of writing（１）　―Character style of Kana letters― lesson3　Transformation of letters and systems of writing（２）　―Character style of Chinese characters― lesson4　Transformation of letters and systems of writing（３）　―Okurigana― lesson5　Transformation of sounds and phonological system（１）　―Sound change in "Ha" vertical row in Japanese alphabet chart― lesson6　Transformation of sounds and phonological system（２）　―Dull sound― lesson7　Transformation of sounds and phonological system（３）　―Accent― lesson8　Transformation of word meaning（１）　―Synonym of words of Japanese origin― lesson9　Transformation of word meaning（２）　―History of words of Chinese origin― lesson10　Transformation of word meaning（３）　―Difference of words― lesson11　Transformation of grammar（１）　―Kakarimusubi agreement― lesson12　Transformation of grammar（２）　―End-form with attributive verb― lesson13　Transformation of grammar（３）　―Changing Nidan-conjugation to Ichidan-conjugation― lesson14　Transformation of text and writing style lesson15　Examination "Examination is conducted in the last lesson. Others: The form to confirm the lesson content is required to be submitted every lesson.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	基礎日本語学　衣畑智秀編著 ISBN 978-4894769465　ひつじ書房
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Textbook, Materials provided in class
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	"Through all lessons, read beforehand and review relevant parts of the textbook thoroughly. Lessons consist of questions & answers and discussion based on students presentation."
Requirements	Specialized lesson for Japanese language program. Aiming to build ability of teaching ancient writings of junior high school education. Registration is limited for students do not belong to Japanese language program.
Grading Method	"Following elements account for 20％,20％,30％,30％ respectively 　1. Presentation　2. Questions on presentation held in every lesson　3. Examination　4. Participation
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	"Reading comprehension of old literature and flexible creative thinking are required. Students who actively ask questions are appreciated."
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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