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ASIA125

Japanese Literature and Society

Subject code

ASIA

Course Number

125

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

J. Wiesinger, C. Zhang

Course Long Title

Japanese Literature and Society

Cross Listed Courses

Description

This course examines major trends in Japanese literature and society from its beginnings to the modern period. Students consider well-known stories, plays, and novels from the classical, medieval, early modern, and modern periods, placing each text within its unique sociohistorical context. All readings are in English.

Modes of Inquiry

Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]

Writing Credit

W2

INDS Program Relationship

IDAS - ASIA Program

GEC This Course Belongs To

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Offering Frequency

Normally offered every year