READINGS IN MODERN JAPANESE LITERATURE

ASIAN 563

Course Description

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

Prerequisties

ASIALANG 303 (or E ASIAN 303 prior to Fall 2019) or placement into ASIALANG 304

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.39

-3.17% from Historical

Completion Rate

88.89%

-5.56% from Historical

A Rate

66.67%

25.93% from Historical

Class Size

5.88% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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