ALIT204 - Politics and Society: Japanese Fiction Since 1945

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Academic Year 2002/2003

Politics and Society: Japanese Fiction Since 1945
ALIT 204 FA

Crosslistings:
EAST 208

Japanese fiction since World War II will be discussed in the context of relations between Japan and the United States.

MAJOR READINGS

THE CATCH AND OTHER STORIES CRAZY IRIS AND OTHER STORIES WOMAN IN THE DUNES THE TWILIGHT YEARS THE SETTING SUN BLACK RAIN MASTER OF GO TEMPLE OF THE GOLDEN PAVILION THE SILENT CRY TEACH US TO OUTGROW OUR MADNESS FIRES ON THE PLAIN and others

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three papers, midterm and final examination

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

All readings are in English translation; no knowledge of Japanese is required. Emphasis on class discussion. Some background in literature or in East Asian Studies is desirable.

The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.

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.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; 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: Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

FYI: First Year Initiative:Seminar

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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003