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ALIT204

Politics and Literature: Japanese Fiction Since 1945
ALIT204 FA

Crosslistings: EAST208
SectionClass Size*AvailableTimes
1 25 2 Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

Japanese fiction since the Second World War 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA AL&L

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Samuel, Y
Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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