ALIT224

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ALIT224

Images of Women in Modern Japanese Literature ALIT224 FA

Crosslistings: EAST230, WMST275

Not Currently Offered

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-22-1999

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