JAPANESE GHOST STORIES

ASIAN/RELIGST 236

Explores how different cultures in Asia conceive of and relate to the monstrous, ghostly, and divine, both in the past and in the contemporary world. These themes are approached from a range of different disciplinary perspectives, including religious studies, literature, anthropology, and history.

LITTRANS 264

Survey of Japanese Literature from 1868 to present, including novels and short stories by significant authors.

ASIAN 573

Extensive readings in early Modern or Classical Japanese literature, and discussion of visual-verbal content. Students may repeat this course if the topic is different.

ASIAN 563

Extensive readings in modern Japanese literature and discussion of literary content.

LITTRANS 263

A historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan. Focus on literary tradition before the restoration of 1868.