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Academic Year 2000/2001

Images of Women in Modern Japanese Literature
ALIT 224 FA
Crosslistings:
EAST 230
WMST 275

This course is designed to evaluate stereotypes of Japanese women by examining images presented in modern Japanese literary works by both male and female writers. The first quarter of this course is devoted to acquiring necessary background knowledge of Japanese women through classical Japanese literature. All readings will be in English translation. No knowledge of Japanese is required.

MAJOR READINGS

Abe Kobo, THE WOMAN IN THE DUNES Kawbata Yasunari, THOUSAND CRANES Arishima Takeo, A CERTAIN WOMAN Ariyoshi Sawako, THE RIVER KI _____________, DOCTOR'S WIFE _____________, THE TWILIGHT YEARS Hayashi Fumiko, "BONES" and "DOWNTOWN" Kono Taeko, "IRON FISH" And others

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers, midterm and final exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AL&L    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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