|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
The objective of this course is give a close-reading exercise to students for enhancing their capabilities of diverse interpretation and critical interrogation of Japanese Literature from Meiji Era to present times.
|
|
|
|
|
This course examines the English translations of Japanese literary text such as manifestos, essays, novels, first-person fiction, poetry, women novels and colonial literature written from Meiji Era to present day literature. By brainstorming various discourses arising from the long accumulated research on the aforesaid topics, students will be able see through and understand the modern and contemporary Japanese literature, society and culture.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meiji, Taisho, Modernization, Translation / Adaptation, Gender, Colonialism, Agriculture Practices, War literature, Manga, Society, Culture
|
|
|
|
|
1. Introduction
2. Murakami Haruki (Close reading of novels)
3. Discussions on culture, urban space in Murakami’s works
4. Active Learning
5. Ekuni Kaori (Close reading of novels)
6. Discussing Japanese Family structure and understanding agriculture boom through Ekuni Kaori’s works
7. Active Learning
8. Close reading of manga 'Oishinbo'
9. Reading Natural disaster and its literary representation
10. Active Learning
11. Short Test
12. Kawabata Yasunari (Close reading of Novels)
13. Reading imperial expansion and its representation in Kawabata’s works
14. Active Learning
15. Active Learning
|
|
|
|
|
This course will be combination of lectures, reading, discussions, and group activities. Regular attendance and meaningful participation in both discussions and group activities are compulsory.
Grades will be calculated in the following manner.
• 60% In-class participation and activities
• 20% Short Test
• 20% Final Report
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|