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Course Syllabus

Bachelor 2025/2026

Classical Japanese

Type: Compulsory course (Japan: Language, History, Literature, Culture)
Delivered by: Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies
When: 2 year, 1-4 module
Open to: students of one campus
Language: English
Contact hours: 70

Course Syllabus

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Abstract

This discipline belongs to the professional cycle of disciplines providing basic (general professional) training for the direction 58.03.01. "Oriental Studies, African Studies" of the bachelor's degree program and is studied during the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th years. The study of this discipline is based on the discipline "Japanese Language", "Introduction to the Specialty" and "History of Japan". To master the academic discipline, students must have the following knowledge and competencies: • Have basic vocabulary and grammar of the Japanese language, the level of which corresponds to level N3 of Nihongo Noryoku Shiken - the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). • Read and understand basic literature on the profile of the specialty, if necessary, using dictionaries and reference literature. • Make reports, short reports (with preliminary preparation). • Participate in the discussion of topics related to the specialty (ask questions and answer questions). • Know the basic techniques of information processing of text (annotation, abstracting) and translation of basic literature in the specialty. • Have an idea of ​​the culture of foreign language speech; the correct and appropriate use of language norms in all types of speech activity, as well as the observance of speech etiquette; The main provisions of the discipline should be used in the future when studying the following disciplines: • History of Japan • Literature of Japan
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Целью освоения дисциплины является комплексное овладевание классическим японским языком для чтения старых текстов.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of Japanese kana and will be able to write and read words in hiragana and katakana. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of basic etiquette phrases
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 1, 2 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 1, 2 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: New Friends , Shopping 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 1,2,3
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 12,13. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 12,13 and use it accurately. 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Feeling Ill, Looking for a Part-time Job. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 17,18,19
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 14,15. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 14,15 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Valentine’s Day, A Trip to Nagano. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 20,21,22
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 16,17. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 16,17 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Lost and Found, Grumble and Gossip. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 23,24,25
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 18,19. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 18,19 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Johns Part-time Job, Meeting the Boss. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 26,27,28
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 3,4. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 3, 4 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Making A Date , The First Date. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 4,5.
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 4,5. 2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 4, 5 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: The First Date , A Trip To Okinawa. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 6,7
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 6,7. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 6,7 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: A Day In Roberts Life, Family Picture. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 8,9,10
  • 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the active vocabulary of Unit 8,9. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of the grammatical constructions of Units 8,9 and use it accurately 3. Students will be able to talk on the following topics: Barbecue, Kabuki. 4. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of hieroglyphs from Units 11,12,13
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Japanese Kana & Pronunciation
  • Unit 1. New Friends; Unit 2. Shopping; Kanji № 1,2,3
  • Unit 3. Making a Date; Unit 4. The First Date; Kanji № 4,5
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Homework
  • non-blocking Oral interview
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2025/2026 2nd module
    0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
  • 2025/2026 4th module
    0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
  • 2026/2027 2nd module
    0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
  • 2026/2027 4th module
    0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
  • 2027/2028 2nd module
    0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
  • 2027/2028 4th module
    0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
  • 2028/2029 1st module
    0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
  • 2028/2029 3rd module
    0.25 * Homework + 0.25 * Homework + 0.5 * Oral interview
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Kenneth G. Henshall, & Tetsuo Takagaki. (2013). Learning Japanese Hiragana and Katakana : Workbook and Practice Sheets. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1567872
  • Wolfgang Hadamitzky, & Mark Spahn. (2013). Japanese Kanji & Kana : (JLPT All Levels) A Complete Guide to the Japanese Writing System (2,136 Kanji and 92 Kana). [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1568680

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Alcock, R. S. (1861). Elements of Japanese grammar, for the use of beginners. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsdlc&AN=edsdlc.I000597315.00
  • Hamano, S., & Tsujioka, T. (2014). Basic Japanese : A Grammar and Workbook. London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=797728
  • Kai, M. (2013). Let’s Learn Japanese with Hiragana and Katakana. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=871022
  • Richard S. Keirstead. (2004). Kana a Day Practice Pad : Practice Basic Japanese Hiragana and Katakana and Learn a Year’s Worth of Japanese Letters in Just Minutes a Day. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1568953
  • Richard S. Keirstead. (2016). Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Practice Pad : Learn the Two Japanese Alphabets Quickly & Easily with This Japanese Language Learning Tool. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1568900
  • Timothy G. Stout. (2013). Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners : First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System [Downloadable Content Included]. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1567871
  • Timothy G. Stout. (2014). Japanese Katakana for Beginners : First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1567907
  • Toyozato, S. (2008). Japanese for Beginners : Learning Conversational Japanese - Second Edition (Includes Downloadable Audio). North Clarendon, Vt: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1569009

Authors

  • KHOMCHENKOVA VARVARA VALENTINOVNA
  • PASIVKINA Sofiia ANTONOVNA