Fourth-Year Japanese: Conceptualizations of Identity in Contemporary Japan
JAPN 219
Fall 2024
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
Enrolled students and faculty will determine the twice-weekly, 80-minute class meeting times together.
This course involves close readings of modern literary texts, attention to current events reported in the media, and examinations of visual materials and critical discussions in Japanese. Placing Japan in a global perspective, the course addresses the following three main themes surrounding Japan in comparison to the world.
(1) Issues pertaining to the modern Japanese family (declining birthrate, aging society, women's social advancement)
(2) Bioethics (regenerative medicine, cloning, reproductive choices, life-extending and end-of-life care)
(3) Identity (questions of "Japanese-ness," as well as issues faced by so-called "gaijin," immigrants, refugees, biracial/bicultural individuals, and resident Koreans or "zainichi")
*These themes are subject to change. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CEAS |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: JAPN218 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ARHA)(CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Lit&Cult) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Representative works by a variety of modern authors, TV shows, films, newspapers.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Oral presentations, written assignments, quizzes, and debates. Weekly one-on-one meetings with native speaker for conversation practice. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance and active participation in every class are required. Enrolled students and faculty will determine the twice-weekly, 80-minute class meeting times together. For Credit/Non-Credit option: Discuss the requirements with the instructor on the first day of class. Class meeting times TBD |
| Instructor(s): Maruta,Naho Times: ...W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; .....F. 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: FISK403; FISK305; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 1 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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