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Academic Year 2003/2004


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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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