JAPANESE LITERATURE (NIHON BUNGAKU) (2 Credits)

Learning Outcome:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Identify Japan’s Literature in Each Period; Describe Japanese literature in each period; Explain the development of Japanese literature in each period; Summarise the development of Japanese literature in each period.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Literature, Japanese Literature;
2. Literature and Form (Poetry, Prose & Drama);
3. Japanese Literature in Jodai Period (Jomon, Yayoi, Kofun & Yamato Jidai);
4. Japanese Literature in Chuukou Period (Nara Jidai/Asuka – Haku’ou);
5. Quiz & Review;
6. Japanese Literature in Beginning of Chuusei Period 1 (Hei’an Jidai);
7. Japanese Literature in Beginning of Chuusei Period 2 (Hei’an Jidai) & Preparation for Mid Exam;
8. Japanese Literature in the End of Chuusei Period (Kamakura, Nanboku, Sengoku Jidai);
9. Japanese Literature in Kinsei Period 1 (Edo Jidai);
10. Japanese Literature in Kinsei Period 2 (Edo Jidai);
11. Japanese Literature in Modern Era 1 (Meiji);
12. Japanese Literature in Modern Era 2 (Showa, Taisho, Heisei);
13. Review & Final Exam Preparation.