STUDIES IN JAPANESE LITERATURE

ASIAN 353

Historical introduction to the important literary works of Japan, generally about courtly romance, idealized warriors, and the Buddhist search for enlightenment. This course will cover the classical period, from the eighth through the mid-nineteenth century; most material comes from the particularly wonderful tenth through sixteenth centuries. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 353 prior to Fall 2019.

ASIAN 533

Provides an extensive overview of the literature during Japan's early modern or Edo period (1600-1868). The main goal of the course is to introduce students to the literature of this period through readings in the original early modern Japanese language.

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 373

Focuses on a specific theme in Japanese literary history for in-depth study, such as Contemporary Japanese Novels or Japanese Women Writers.