JPN-3304: Japanese Literature in Translation

Description: Overview of genres, themes, and narrative strategies characteristic of Japanese literature and other cultural artifacts, as well as the various historical and cultural contexts from which they arose. Exploration of themes, such as transience, honor, and community, with a particular focus on change and evolution over time. Assessment of literature and cultural artifacts’ rendering of and impact on the construction of Japanese identity, such as race, gender, and sexuality. Creation of cross-cultural awareness by distinguishing the influence of other literary traditions on Japan’s literature. Development of intercultural understanding by analyzing common themes in Japanese literature and culture and their implications not just for Japanese life, but also for how they interact with broader global concerns. Taught in English.

Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A