first syntax grade
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tsukikageSyntax homework grade: 45/50. Could've been worse. I'll work harder next time. ^_^
Felt like I did pretty well performing the 盆略点前 today. 池野さん and I are being started on the 薄茶点前 after having learned a little bit about how to handle the 柄杓 today.
*studies for my TESL test tomorrow*
Oooh, interesting sadou class at the University of Washington. I'm kind of interested by the blend of intimate study of the background, etc., and the regular "practicum".
Course Study Guide
Please note this is not necessarily a complete list of terms, facts, etc., for which students are responsible at time of examinations. However, it is a fairly comprehensive list.
1. Chado, Chanoyu, chashitsu, chaji, chakai, chayoriai, tocha, yotsugashira, Ch'an, dancha, matcha, sencha, karamono-wamono, In-yo,, Shin-gyo-so; the phrases "Cha Zen ichi mi"; "Wa, Kei, Sei, Jaku"; "Ichi go ichi e"; "Gambaru, kurosuru, tadashii"; "Do, gaku, jitsu"; "Hataraki." Know the Japanese names for common tea utensils used in the studio practice.
2. Chronology of tea history from the Heian Period to the Edo Period; dates of first and second "waves" of tea importation into Japan; the names of the Chinese dynasties from Tang to Ching when tea-related events occurred. Know the history, cultivation, processing, and properties of the tea plant (camellia senensis).
3. Be familiar with the significant "players" and their major contributions: Lu Yu, Bodhidarmha, Vimalakirti, Eichu, Saga, Eisai, Minamoto Sanetomo, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, Ikkyu, Murata Shuko, Takeno Jo-o, Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Furuta Oribe, Kobori Enshu, Katagiri Sekishu, Sen Sotan, Sen Genshitsu, and Sen Zabosai.
4. Know Ryakubon temae, the procedure for preparing, serving and receiving tea.
5. Consider the philosophy underlying the Way of Tea and develop an understanding of the reasons for various aspects of the etiquette of the tearoom.
6. Know the architectural terms shinden, shoin, sukiya, soan and the basic characteristics and elements of each.
7. Know the general characteristics and elements of a roji garden.
8. Know the two styles of hearth used for the charcoal fire under the kettle and the months appropriate for each.
9. Know the fundamental characteristics of the wabi aesthetic with classic and modern examples that demonstrate your understanding.
10. Be familiar with the Japanese symbolism relating to seasonal artistic motifs.
11. Know the significance and symbolism of the combination of tea utensils (toriawase) selected by a host for each tea gathering and the role it plays.
12. Know the significance and basic principles of the display of objects in the tokonoma; the type of scrolls appropriate for the tearoom; the rule of placement for flower vases in the tokonoma. Be familiar with the three catagories of formality for scrolls and vases, what materials/styles/national origins determine their placement into a category. Know the basic philosophy and guidelines to arranging flowers for the tearoom.
13. Know the basic difference between glaze, lacquer, and enamel; earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Know the characteristics of a teabowl including interior and exterior profiles. Be able to distinguish Chinese, Korean and Japanese types of ceramic wares by observing their use in the tearoom and through examples in slide presentations.
LOLCat Bible does Genesis 1
I'm sure it'll get old quickly, but it hasn't yet. :)
An interesting article on the linguistics and social culture (?) of image macros.
In the early 20th century, it became very much about immigrants. There's a lot of dialect humor around, and there are these radio shows devoted to these immigrant characters. They can never choose the right word. We've kind of run out of groups to vilify or to make fun of, or it's become politically and socially so problematic to do so. Lolcat is an extremely safe outlet for a kind of humor that is otherwise pretty dangerous, because you end up having to attach it to certain groups.
That's actually some really interesting insight.
And an article in German, if you want the practice.
Felt like I did pretty well performing the 盆略点前 today. 池野さん and I are being started on the 薄茶点前 after having learned a little bit about how to handle the 柄杓 today.
*studies for my TESL test tomorrow*
Oooh, interesting sadou class at the University of Washington. I'm kind of interested by the blend of intimate study of the background, etc., and the regular "practicum".
Course Study Guide
Please note this is not necessarily a complete list of terms, facts, etc., for which students are responsible at time of examinations. However, it is a fairly comprehensive list.
1. Chado, Chanoyu, chashitsu, chaji, chakai, chayoriai, tocha, yotsugashira, Ch'an, dancha, matcha, sencha, karamono-wamono, In-yo,, Shin-gyo-so; the phrases "Cha Zen ichi mi"; "Wa, Kei, Sei, Jaku"; "Ichi go ichi e"; "Gambaru, kurosuru, tadashii"; "Do, gaku, jitsu"; "Hataraki." Know the Japanese names for common tea utensils used in the studio practice.
2. Chronology of tea history from the Heian Period to the Edo Period; dates of first and second "waves" of tea importation into Japan; the names of the Chinese dynasties from Tang to Ching when tea-related events occurred. Know the history, cultivation, processing, and properties of the tea plant (camellia senensis).
3. Be familiar with the significant "players" and their major contributions: Lu Yu, Bodhidarmha, Vimalakirti, Eichu, Saga, Eisai, Minamoto Sanetomo, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, Ikkyu, Murata Shuko, Takeno Jo-o, Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Furuta Oribe, Kobori Enshu, Katagiri Sekishu, Sen Sotan, Sen Genshitsu, and Sen Zabosai.
4. Know Ryakubon temae, the procedure for preparing, serving and receiving tea.
5. Consider the philosophy underlying the Way of Tea and develop an understanding of the reasons for various aspects of the etiquette of the tearoom.
6. Know the architectural terms shinden, shoin, sukiya, soan and the basic characteristics and elements of each.
7. Know the general characteristics and elements of a roji garden.
8. Know the two styles of hearth used for the charcoal fire under the kettle and the months appropriate for each.
9. Know the fundamental characteristics of the wabi aesthetic with classic and modern examples that demonstrate your understanding.
10. Be familiar with the Japanese symbolism relating to seasonal artistic motifs.
11. Know the significance and symbolism of the combination of tea utensils (toriawase) selected by a host for each tea gathering and the role it plays.
12. Know the significance and basic principles of the display of objects in the tokonoma; the type of scrolls appropriate for the tearoom; the rule of placement for flower vases in the tokonoma. Be familiar with the three catagories of formality for scrolls and vases, what materials/styles/national origins determine their placement into a category. Know the basic philosophy and guidelines to arranging flowers for the tearoom.
13. Know the basic difference between glaze, lacquer, and enamel; earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Know the characteristics of a teabowl including interior and exterior profiles. Be able to distinguish Chinese, Korean and Japanese types of ceramic wares by observing their use in the tearoom and through examples in slide presentations.
LOLCat Bible does Genesis 1
I'm sure it'll get old quickly, but it hasn't yet. :)
An interesting article on the linguistics and social culture (?) of image macros.
In the early 20th century, it became very much about immigrants. There's a lot of dialect humor around, and there are these radio shows devoted to these immigrant characters. They can never choose the right word. We've kind of run out of groups to vilify or to make fun of, or it's become politically and socially so problematic to do so. Lolcat is an extremely safe outlet for a kind of humor that is otherwise pretty dangerous, because you end up having to attach it to certain groups.
That's actually some really interesting insight.
And an article in German, if you want the practice.
