SURVEY OF JAPANESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

LITTRANS 373

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

LITTRANS 202

Examines Russian prose fiction, Anton Chekhov to the end of the 20th century.

LITTRANS 263

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

LITTRANS 231

Surveys the manga (Japanese comicbook) from precursors in premodern woodblock-printed booklets to contemporary manifestations in subgenres like gekiga, mecha, shonen, and shojo. Draws on critical writings on literature, popular culture, and visual culture.

LITTRANS 261

A critical survey of premodern Chinese literature spanning from the earliest times to the 18th century. Covers representative works of prose, fiction, drama and poetry.