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CS92PROD
Japanese Women Writers: Modern and Contemporary Periods
ALIT 207
Fall 2010 not offered
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.

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.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AL&L
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (FGSS)

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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