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

• 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

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1. ​Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2012 Paper II)
2. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2012 Paper III)
3. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2013 Paper II)
4. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2013 Paper III)
5. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2014 Paper II)
6. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2014 Paper III)
7. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2015 Paper II)
8. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET June 2015 Paper III)
9. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2012 Paper II)
10. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2013 Paper II)
11. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2013 Paper III)
12. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2014 Paper II)
13. Japanese Answer Key view (UGC NET Dec 2014 Paper III)