Students will read in English translation the supreme masterpiece of Japanese literature, The Tale of Genji (ca. 1010), which is also the world's first novel and the only world classic written by a woman. We'll also read The Tale of the Heike, a warrior epic inspired by the political intrigues and the horrors of the Genpei War (1180-1185). No prerequisites. (Gen.Ed. AL, DG)

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Course builds reading skills through reading and grammatical analysis of the text; Builds spoken fluency by discussion of the text through oral drills on new vocabulary and grammar, and through the use of video material. Further emphasis on learning kanji. Part 2 of two-part course. Prerequisite: JAPANESE 326.

Advanced training in practical techniques associated with the translation of modern Japanese; familiarization with appropriate glossaries, dictionaries and other translator's tools. Discussion of specific problems in Japanese-English translation and practice with a variety of prose styles used in journalistic, political, commercial, literary, and other forms of modern writing. (for Grad students)

Advanced training in practical techniques associated with the translation of modern Japanese; familiarization with appropriate glossaries, dictionaries and other translator's tools. Discussion of specific problems in Japanese-English translation and practice with a variety of prose styles used in journalistic, political, commercial, literary, and other forms of modern writing. (for Undergraduates)

This non-intensive third year Japanese course continues to train students to work exclusively with authentic materials. Strong emphasis on oral proficiency and developments of composition skills, while also increasing kanji recognition and production. Taught primarily in Japanese.

Wide selection of modern Japanese literary materials, essays and newspaper articles will be read with discussion carried on primarily in Japanese. Emphasis continues on reading comprehension and writing fluency.

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