JAPANESE
JAPANESE SYLLABUS
(These syllabus may change from time to time. Please check with the relevant websites for any changes in the syllabus)
PAPER-I
1. Language
2. Literature
3. General Awareness
Questions related to all aspects of Japan, viz., culture, society, history, politics, economics, sports, etc.
PAPER-II (Part-A & B)
PAPER-I
1. Language
- Grammar : Particles; Parts of speech; Passive and Causative constructions;
- Conjugation; Coordination Scripts and Pronunciation
- Honorifics (Keigo)
- Idioms and Proverbs Onomatopoeic Expressions
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Comprehension
2. Literature
- Names of books and authours and the period they belonged to
- Characters in famous literary works
- Names of various genres of Japanese literature
3. General Awareness
Questions related to all aspects of Japan, viz., culture, society, history, politics, economics, sports, etc.
PAPER-II (Part-A & B)
- Various literary styles and literary movements in Japan, trends in ancients medieval and modern literature; famous writers of poetry, prose, novel and drama; themes of famous literary works.
- Aspects of Japanese society; annual events and fesåvals; religion; traditional and fine arts of Japan, viz., tea ceremony, flower arrangement, theatre art, painting, etc.; way of living of the Japanese; the Japanese work culture; education; women in Japan; aging society; socio-cultural concepts such as bushido, seppuku, etc.; sports and leisure activities; contemporary social problems.
- Historical periods of Japan and the respective political institutions; various political ideologes, viz., Confucianism, kokugaku, rangaku, etc.: Emperor system in Japan; feudalism—shogunate, daimyo, sankin kotai, bushido, etc.; modernisadon of Japan; Japanese Imperialism; Pacific War; Post-war occupation period; rapid economic gowth; rise of the middle-class; Constitution; electoral system and parliamentary democracy in Japan, etc.
JAPANESE ANSWER KEYS
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2012 Paper II)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2012 Paper III)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2013 Paper II)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2013 Paper III)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2014 Paper II)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2014 Paper III)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2015 Paper II)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2015 Paper III)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2012 Paper II)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2013 Paper II)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2013 Paper III)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2014 Paper II)
- Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2014 Paper III)