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Politics and Society: Japanese Fiction Since 1945
ALIT204 SP
Crosslistings: EAST208
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:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA AL&L
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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