GS 325 - Readings in Japanese Literature

(3-4 credits)

This course is designed to introduce students to various topics in Japanese literature. It may be a survey of general literary movements, or it may be organized along specific themes, such as Japanese literary modernism and postmodernism, war literature, the relationship between literature and the media, and so on. Prior knowledge of Japanese language and culture will be an advantage, but is not required as all texts will be read in English translation. Grade or P/NC.

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