ALIT204 - Politics and Society: Japanese Fiction Since 1945

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Politics and Society: Japanese Fiction Since 1945
ALIT 204 SP

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

Response paper for each work, two longer 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

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Samuel,Yoshiko Yokochi

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK305;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 0 FR: 19

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

FYI: FYI Seminar

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005