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ALIT224
Images of Women in Modern Japanese Literature
ALIT224 FA
Crosslistings: EAST230, WMST275
Next Offered in 9899 FA
This course is designed to evaluate stereotypes of
Japanese women by examining images presented in modern
Japanese literary works by both male and female writers.
The first quarter of this course is devoted to acquiring
necessary background knowledge of Japanese women through
classical Japanese literature. All readings will be in
English translation. No knowledge of Japanese required.
MAJOR READINGS
Abe Kobo, THE WOMAN IN THE DUNES
Kawbata Yasunari, THOUSAND CRANES
Arishima Takeo, A CERTAIN WOMAN
Ariyoshi Sawako, THE RIVER KI
_____________, DOCTOR'S WIFE
_____________, THE TWILIGHT YEARS
Hayashi Fumiko, "BONES" and "DOWNTOWN"
Kono Taeko, "IRON FISH"
And others
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three short papers,
midterm and final exams.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA AL&L
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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