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ALIT204
Politics and Literature: Japanese Fiction Since 1945
ALIT204 FA
Crosslistings: EAST208
Not Currently Offered
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
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
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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