General Description (概要)
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A broad survey of modern Japanese literature from the Meiji Restoratio to the present, with special reference to the Western impact upon its development.
明治以来の現代日本文学を英語で概説する。
This course is designed for those students who have yet to be familiarized with Japanese literature and literary analysis. We are going to read as many short stories as possible, and try to catch a glimpse of their literary richness. Also we consider them in the context of modern Japanese society, its modernization and westernization.
This course will develop the abilities described in ICU Diploma Policy especially below:
1. Ability to learn creatively while strengthening his/her academic foundation and forming an independent plan as a self-motivated scholar
3. Ability to identify and resolve problems with a foundation in critical thinking that can be directed at him/herself and others
5. Ability to effectively express ideas in both oral communication and the written word
The course uses Google Classroom platform. The class code is provided below (only accessible to those with the ICU Net ID. Please log in the portal first to access this syllabus.
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Learning Goals(学習目標)
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Familiarise with Japanese literary styles and learn the ways to analyse modern Japanese literature. You will learn about Japanese history, culture and society from Meiji era to today. You will also learn how historical events affect the way literature is written. We are going to read texts that were produced in the turbulent historical periods, when Japan went through massive changes. Therefore, students are expected to investigate not only literature, but also historical background and cultural background.
Your own initiatives in learning are strongly advised. Literature courses are not about a distribution of correct answers. What you learn from this course is how you approach a literary text and how you try to find your own interpretation by research and by exchanging opinions with other students.
You will also learn how to write a literary analysis paper. Although some aspects are specific to literary analysis, the learning may also be useful in any academic writing. You will learn how to structure your paper, how to support your argument, how you write in academic manner, and how to do proper citations and referencing.
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Contents(内容)
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We are going to read and analyse as many stories as possible from the text, The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories, ed by Theodore W. Goossen. Some stories from the list below may be skipped due to time constraint.
NATSUME SOSEKI (1867-1916) The Third Night
KUNIKIDA DOPPO (1871-1908) The Bonfire
HIGUCHI ICHIYO (1872-1896) Separate Ways
NAGAI KAFU (1879-1959) The Peony Garden
SHIGA NAOYA (1883-1971) Night Fires
TANIZAKI JUN'ICHIRO (1886-1965) Aguri
OKAMOTO KANOKO (1889-1939) Portrait of an Old Geisha
AKUTAGAWA RYUNOSUKE (1892-1927) In a Grove
MIYAZAWA KENJI (1896-1933) The Bears of Nametoko
YOKOMITSU RIICHI (1898-1947) Spring Riding in a Carriage
IBUSE MASUJI (1898-1994) Carp
KAWABATA YASUNARI (1899-1971) The Izu Dancer
KAJII MOTOJIRO (1901-1932) Lemon
HAYASHI FUMIKO (1903-1951) The Accordion and the Fish Town
ENCHI FUMIKO (1905-1986) The Flower-Eating Crone
HIRABAYASHI TAIKO (1905-1972) Blind Chinese Soldiers
SAKAGUCHI ANGO (1906-1955) In the Forest, Under Cherries in Full Bloom
DAZAI OSAMU (1909-1948) Merry Christmas
KOJIMA NOBUO (1915- ) The Rifle
ENDO SHUSAKU(1923-1996) Unzen
ABE KOBO(1924-1993) The Bet
YOSHIYUKI JUNNNOSUKE(1924-1994) Three Policemen
MISHIMA YUKIO(1925-1970) Onnagata
KONO TAEKO(1926-) Toddler-Hunting
MUKOUDA KUNIKO(1929-1981) Mr Carp
KAIKO TAKESHI(1930-1989) The Duel
OE KENZABURO(1935-) Prize Stock
TSUSHIMA YUKO(1947-) A Very Strange, Enchanted Boy
MURAKAMI HARUKI(1949) The Elephant Vanishes
Additionally, we will read Murata Sayaka.
There are several assignments:
1. short reaction paper to be submitted before each class
2. comment sheet to be submitted after each class
3. mid-term short essay (max. 800 words) on Natsume Soseki's "The Third Night". Reference materials are provided.
4. Final paper (max. 2500 words) on any text read (except Natsume's) during the course. Research needs to be done for this assignment.
5. 10 minutes presentations (Brief biographical info on the author, summary of the text, and your analysis and discussion questions for the class)
They all are counted as part of the final grade, as well as participation to in-class discussion.
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Language of Instruction(教授言語の詳細)
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Lecture: English
Readings/Materials: English
Tests/Quizzes/Assignments: English
Discussions/Presentations/Other learning activities: English
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Communication with the instructor: English (Japanese is also allowed under special circumstances)
日本語の原文を読むことは歓迎しますが、日本語だけを読んでこないようにしてください。この授業でのテクストは英語で、開講言語も英語です。英語版テクストに言及しながら英語でディスカッションをしていただき、課題も英語で書いていただくことになります。必ず英語版を読んだ上で参加してください。100番台ですが、文学を英語でディスカッションしながら進めるコースですので、英語初級者の方には難しいと思います。
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Grading Policy(成績評価基準)
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Reaction Forms submitted before each class 10% (Deadline is 13:15 of the day of the class)
Mid-term Assignment 20%
End of Term Paper 40%
Presentation(s) 20%
Class Participation/Discussion/Comment Sheet 10% (Comment Sheet deadline is 23:59 of the day of the class)
Mid-term assignment (max 800 words) is due on 10 October.
End of Term paper (max 2500 words) is due on 15 November.
Other particulars will be explained during the class.
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Expected study hour outside class(授業時間外学習)
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210 minutes per week.
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References(参考文献)
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Get your own copy at the ICU book shop or elsewhere of The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories by Theodore W.Goossen.
As for writing references, those who have taken ELA, your Little Brown Compact Handbook is a useful reference. MLA style guide is also useful, easily available at internet bookshops or online.
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Learning Support Resources for Students (学生のための学修支援リソース)
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If there are learning support resources that are especially recommended for this course, they will be listed below.
Here (ICU Internal page) is the list of learning support resources available at ICU.
このコースで特に利用を推奨する学修支援リソースがある場合、以下に記載されます。
ICUで利用可能なリソースの一覧は こちらです （学内ウェブサイト）。
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Notes(注意事項)
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This course is NOT AT ALL an easy class, it is carried out entirely in English and the level of discussion is quite intensive and high. Although students with all English-level are welcome, you will need a command of English good enough to read literary stories, write papers and participate in discussion in English. You need to read each story and to try to analyze it BEFORE the session, and you are required to submit the reaction form before each class. In the class, one or two students make presentations, and you are expected to respond to them and share your thoughts and analyses with other students. Your participation is strongly REQUIRED. Class participation means joining the discussion, not just sitting in the class.
It is without saying that we follow ICU policy on Academic Integrity. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden and if found the writer of that paper will fail the course, and may face more severe consequences.
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Schedule(スケジュール)
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*4/TU,*4/TH
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