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Academic Year 2003/2004

Mishima and Oe: Two Postwar Writers of Japan
ALIT 206 SP
Crosslistings:
EAST 212

This seminar is an in-depth study of two of the most prominent writers of Japan since 1947. We will examine their political and ethical interests, literary theories that have inspired them, and their literary contributions to world literature. All readings will be in English translations; knowledge of Japanese is desirable but not required.

MAJOR READINGS

Mishima Yukio: After the Banquet, CONFESSIONS OF A MASK, DEATH IN MIDSUMMER, THE SEA OF FERTILITY, SPRING SNOW, Runaway Horses, THE DECAY OF ANGELS, The Temple of Dawn, THE TEMPLE OF THE GOLDEN PAVILLION.
Oe Kenzaburo: A PERSONAL MATTER, SEVENTEEN, TEACH US TO OUTGROW OUR MADNESS, THE SILENT CRY

and others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Presentation and final paper.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

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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