Japanese IV: Contemporary Japanese Literary Works for Reading & Discussion (312-1-20)

Instructors

Junko Sato
8474912762
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall, Office 4-347
Office Hours: Varies quarter to quarter, please check with instructor.

Meeting Info

University Hall 218: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

AY 26-27 In this course, students will enhance their language skills by exploring and discussing Japanese literary materials. While literature courses in Japanese studies often emphasize historical contexts and specific analytical frameworks for the texts, this course focuses on students' own engagement with and linguistic analysis of written works. The course materials will include poems, essays, manga, short stories, and novels. Supplementary movies may also be provided depending on availability.

Registration Requirements

Students must have completed JAPANESE 211-3 with C- or above, or must be placed into the class through the departmental placement test.

Learning Objectives

1) Enhance language proficiency in reading and speaking to the Advanced-Low, as defined by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines,

2) Explore various literary genres to identify their stylistic elements and themes,

3) Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing texts from multiple perspectives, and

4) Become an autonomous learner by examining strategies to achieve proficiency independently.

Teaching Method

Discussion. This course is conducted in Japanese.

Evaluation Method

Class participation and performance, assignments, projects, oral and written exams.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials will be provided via Canvas.

Class Attributes

SoC Humanities and Fine Arts Distro

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have passed Japanese 211-3 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results. Prerequisite: Students must have passed Japanese 211-3 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.