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READINGS IN MODERN JAPANESE LITERATURE

ASIAN 563
Course Description

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

Prerequisites

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
3.65

2.66% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.85% from Historical

A Rate
70%

18.13% from Historical

Class Size
10

11.11% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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