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ALIT221
The Tale of Genji
ALIT221 SP
Crosslistings: EAST221
Photo Caption and Credits
Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:06 EST 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 15 4 11
Written almost a thousand years ago, the GENJI is the
supreme masterpiece of Japanese literature. We will
exaamine and discuss the GENJI (using Seidensticker's
complete translation) in relation to its historical and
cultural contexts.
MAJOR READINGS
THE TALE OF GENJI (unabridged Seidensticker
translation)
Other Japanese literary works contemporaneous with or
indebted to the GENJI.
English-language studies of the GENJI.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Class presentations, research
paper, final examination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
No knowledge of the
Japanese language is required, but some background in East
Asian Studies or in literature is desirable. Regular
preparation and participation are essential.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA AL&L
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Chambers, A
- Times: .T.T... 1:10PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
About the Photo:
Reference:
Lady, Muraski, THE TALE OF GENJI. Cambridge: The
Riverside Press
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