Topics in Japanese Literature
LITTRANS 373 offers in-depth study of specific themes in Japanese literary history, such as Contemporary Japanese Novels or Japanese Women Writers.
Summary
Historical reviews of Adam Kern: The course is rated as difficult, and students should be aware that the instructor remembers individual students and their writing, discouraging skipping class.
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Prerequisites
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- Sophomore standing
Professors
Fall 2026No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Adam Kern: Adam Kern is described as an interesting instructor with unique perspectives who makes history engaging. Reviewers note he remembers students and their writing, suggesting attendance is important, and advise those who dislike arguing with professors to consider this dynamic.
ADAM KERN is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Fall 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Adam Kern: Adam Kern offers interesting perspectives on history that make the subject engaging, though his personality and strictness regarding argumentation may not suit all students.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.54 GPA, 78.4% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.68 GPA, 92.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Adam Kern: The course is rated as difficult, and students should be aware that the instructor remembers individual students and their writing, discouraging skipping class.
Historical reviews of Adam Kern: Students enjoy the instructor's unique take on history, but the experience is best suited for those who do not wish to argue with the professor.
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