The Intellectual History of the Japanese Language
Course
JP1410
Bachelor’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Offered by the
Department of Languages and Literatures
at the
Faculty of Humanities
Summary
This course explores the development of the Japanese language—from the earliest forms of Japanese to the language spoken and written today—with a focus on writing systems, grammar, and vocabulary.
About
The course places linguistic change in a broader context by examining how it relates to intellectual currents in Japanese society and to geopolitical developments.
The course literature includes introductory and overview texts, as well as short excerpts from primary sources. These materials both illustrate the historical development of the Japanese language and provide insight into the broader trends in Japanese intellectual history.
Prerequisites and selection
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
