ALIT 207
Fall 2011
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
EAST 207, FGSS 208 |
This course will introduce students to some of the seminal works and key figures of Japanese women authors in the modern and contemporary eras. We will explore the big question often posed in feminism--Do women write differently?--by conducting close readings of the language and narrative device in the texts. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Interpretation
Students will learn about major works by Japanese women writers in the last century. They will be asked to think critically about gender in this context.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA AL&L |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FGSS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Higuchi Ichiyo, "The Thirteenth Night"
Uno Chiyo, "Ohan"
Enchi Fumiko, THE WAITING YEARS
Ariyoshi Sawako, THE RIVER KI
Kanehara Hitomi, SNAKES AND EARRINGS
Kirino Natsuo, GROTESQUE
Yoshimoto Banana, KITCHEN
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two analytical papers, weekly responses, in-class presentations. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There will be some additional film screenings TBA. This course may be repeated for credit up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation. |
| Instructor(s): Nakamura,Miri Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK314; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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