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Academic Year 2001/2002


From Nativism to Post/Colonialism: Japanese Literature, 1868-1945
ALIT 202 SP

Crosslistings:
EAST 202

This course will explore Japanese literary works in the first eight decades of Japan's modern period. The focus of this course will gradually shift from Nativist works to colonialist and post-colonialist works, as Japan's modernization progresses. Knowledge of Japanese desirable, but not required.

MAJOR READINGS

Modern fiction by Higuche Ichiyo, Mori Ogai, Natsume Soseki, Tanizaki Junichiro, Tamura Toshiko, Miyamoto Yuriko, Kawabata Yasunari, and others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A short paper for each work examined; two papers; and final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

FYI

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Samuel,Yoshiko Y.   
Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: FISK314
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: 19

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning, Writing
FYI:    First Year Initiative:Seminar
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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