Reading and analysis of literary texts. Much time devoted to understanding Japanese grammar and oral practice. Prerequisite: JAPANESE 246.

Reading and analysis of literary texts. Much time devoted to understanding Japanese grammar and oral practice. Prerequisite: JAPANESE 246.

Reading and analysis of literary texts. Much time devoted to understanding Japanese grammar and oral practice. Prerequisite: JAPANESE 246.

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Designed as part of the living-learning community in Thatcher Language House. Improves knowledge of the Japanese language with emphasis on oral skills. Builds vocabulary, develops ability to understand and communicate more freely in the language by focusing on social and cultural issues.

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Exploration of Japan's secular and religious arts and their impact on gendered literary texts, such as early aristocratic women's writings and medieval warrior epics. Films about the traditional theater, which influenced the culture of sexuality, and about the Zen-inspired art of the tea ceremony, which reflected political upheaval. Locating points of intersection between art and literature, religion and politics in modern Japan under Western influence. Conducted in English. No prerequisites. (Gen.Ed. I, G)

Beginning course on modern standard Japanese. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, reading, and writing. No prerequisites.

Beginning course on modern standard Japanese. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, reading, and writing. No prerequisites.

Beginning course on modern standard Japanese. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, reading, and writing. No prerequisites.