Catalogue 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chinese and Japanese Department
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Chair: Haoming Liub first semester, TBD second semester;
Professor: Peipei Qiu;
Associate Professors: Hiromi Tsuchiya Dollasea, Wenwei Du, Haoming Liub;
Post Doctoral Fellow: Judit Kroo;
Adjunct Instructors: Rieko Horiwaki-Ishibashi; Yuko Matsubara, Anne Parries.
a On leave 2019/20, first semester
b On leave 2019/20, second semester
Honors’ Requirements: Students who wish to be considered for departmental honors must complete a thesis or project of sufficient quality. A thesis is normally written in both semesters of the senior year. A senior project may be done either as a one-unit course in one semester, or a half-unit course in each of two semesters.
Departmental courses are arranged in three groups: 1) courses in Chinese-Japanese literary and cultural studies (CHJA); 2) courses in Chinese language and literary/cultural studies (CHIN); and 3) courses in Japanese language and literary/cultural studies (JAPA).
Chinese and Japanese Certification Programs: The Chinese and Japanese Department jointly with the Department of Education offers programs leading to the New York State Initial Adolescent Education Certificate (grades 7-12) in both Chinese and Japanese. Students who choose to obtain the credential must be major in Chinese or Japanese, and complete 9.5 units in education. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to teach in any secondary school in New York, as well as many other states that have signed reciprocity agreements with the State of New York.
Major
Correlate Sequences in Chinese and Japanese
Approved Courses
Chinese/Japanese: I. Introductory
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CHJA 120 - Introduction to Chinese and Japanese Literature Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
China and Japan have rich cultures that have deeply influenced one another. This course introduces some of the major works of Chinese and Japanese literature, including philosophical works, novels and films. Thematically, the course is organized around the way that major intellectual trends (including Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism) resonate in text from both cultures. Among the readings are novels dealing with love and sexuality (including China’s Dream of the Red Chamber and Japan’s The Tale of Genji), works about martial virtues (such as the Chinese novel Three Kingdoms and the Japanese play Chushingura), as well as selected poetry, short stories and films. All readings and discussions are in English.
Course Format: CLS
Chinese/Japanese: II. Intermediate
Chinese/Japanese: III. Advanced
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CHJA 300 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Fall
0.5 unit(s)
A 1-unit thesis written over two semesters. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required.
Open only to majors.
Permission required.
Yearlong course 300-CHJA 301 .
Course Format: INT -
CHJA 301 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)
A 1-unit thesis written over two semesters. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required.
Open only to majors.
Permission required.
Yearlong course CHJA 300 -301.
Course Format: INT -
CHJA 302 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)
The Chinese and Japanese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic that engages cross-cultural studies between Chinese and Japanese languages, literature and cultures. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The CHJA senior project can take a variety of forms but has to be a comparative study by nature. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines.
The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required.
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in one semester.Permission required.
Course Format: INT -
CHJA 303 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall
0.5 unit(s)
The Chinese and Japanese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic that engages cross-cultural studies between Chinese and Japanese languages, literature and cultures. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The CHJA senior project can take a variety of forms but has to be a comparative study by nature. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines.
The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required.
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters.
Permission required.
Yearlong course 303-CHJA 304 .
Course Format: INT -
CHJA 304 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)
The Chinese and Japanese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic that engages cross-cultural studies between Chinese and Japanese languages, literature and cultures. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The CHJA senior project can take a variety of forms but has to be a comparative study by nature. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines.
The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required.
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters.
Permission required.
Yearlong course CHJA 303 -304.
Course Format: INT -
CHJA 351 - Special Topics in Chinese and Japanese Literature and Culture Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 351 ) Topics vary each year. Can be repeated for credit when a new topic is offered.
Topic for 2019/20b: Chinese Linguistics. This course offers a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the history and nature of the Chinese language in terms of its phonology, morphology and syntax in comparison with English. It also highlights the construction and evolution of Chinese characters and explores social dimensions of the language such as language planning and standardization, relations of Mandarin with the dialects, and interactions between Chinese and other languages. Topics also include unique linguistic devices in the Chinese rhetoric and figure of speech. Classes are conducted and readings are done in English or bilingually. Students with background in Chinese can choose to do projects in Chinese at their appropriate levels. Wenwei Du.
Prerequisite(s): Two courses in a combination of language, linguistics, literature, culture, or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Two 75-minute periods.
Course Format: CLS -
CHJA 361 - Chinese and Japanese Drama and Theatre
1 unit(s)
(Same as DRAM 361 ) A study of Chinese and Japanese culture and society through well-known dramatic genres - zaju, chuanqi, kunqu, Beijing Opera, modern Spoken Drama, noh, kyogen, bunraku, kabuki, and New Drama; a close reading of selected plays in English translation. Scheduled films of performances convey Chinese and Japanese theatrical conventions and aesthetics. Discussions focus on major themes based on research presentations. All readings and discussions are in English. Wenwei Du.
Prerequisite(s): One 200-level course in language, literature, culture, drama or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2019/20.
Course Format: CLS -
CHJA 362 - Women in Japanese and Chinese Literature Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 362 and WMST 362 ) An intercultural examination of the images of women presented in Japanese and Chinese narrative, drama, and poetry from their early emergence to the modern period. While giving critical attention to aesthetic issues and the gendered voices in representative works, the course also provides a comparative view of the dynamic changes in women’s roles in Japan and China. All selections are in English translation. Peipei Qiu.
Prerequisite(s): One 200-level course in language, literature, culture or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
One 2-hour period.
Course Format: CLS -
CHJA 366 - Seminar in Transcending the Limit: Literary Theory in the East-West Context
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 366 ) This course examines various traditional and contemporary literary theories with a distinct Asianist—particularly East Asianist—perspective. At least since the eighteenth century, Western theoretical discourse often took into serious consideration East Asian literature, language and civilization in their construction of “universal” theoretical discourses. The comparative approach to literary theory becomes imperative in contemporary theoretical discourse as we move toward ever greater global integration. Selected theoretical texts from the I Ching, Hegel, Genette, Barthes, Derrida, Todorov, and Heidegger as well as some primary literary texts are among the required readings. All readings are in English. Haoming Liu.
Prerequisite(s): One literature course or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2019/20.
Course Format: CLS -
CHJA 399 - Senior Independent Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
0.5 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the Chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): Four units of Chinese or Japanese.
Course Format: OTH
Chinese: I. Introductory
Chinese: II. Intermediate
Chinese: III. Advanced
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CHIN 300 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Fall
0.5 unit(s)
A 1-unit thesis written over two semesters.
The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Open only to majors.
Yearlong course 300-CHIN 301 .
Course Format: INT -
CHIN 301 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)
A 1-unit thesis written over two semesters. The Department.
Open only to majors.
Permission required.
Yearlong course CHIN 300 -301.
Course Format: INT -
CHIN 302 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)
The Chinese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic of choice in the major discipline. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The senior project can take several forms. The most common is a translation of an original text in Chinese, such as a short story, a play, or pieces of poetry. Other possibilities include translation of a video recording of a performance of an original play written in Chinese, developing original computer software for language learning, etc. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in one semester.Permission required.
Course Format: INT -
CHIN 303 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall
0.5 unit(s)
The Chinese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic of choice in the major discipline. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The senior project can take several forms. The most common is a translation of an original text in Chinese, such as a short story, a play, or pieces of poetry. Other possibilities include translation of a video recording of a performance of an original play written in Chinese, developing original computer software for language learning, etc. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters.
Permission required.
Yearlong course 303-CHIN 304 .
Course Format: INT -
CHIN 304 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)
The Chinese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic of choice in the major discipline. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The senior project can take several forms. The most common is a translation of an original text in Chinese, such as a short story, a play, or pieces of poetry. Other possibilities include translation of a video recording of a performance of an original play written in Chinese, developing original computer software for language learning, etc. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters.
Permission required.
Yearlong course CHIN 303 -304.
Course Format: INT -
CHIN 305 - Advanced Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
Intensive instruction in the reading of Chinese language materials, reflecting aspects of a changing China. Emphasis is on communicative skills. Anne Parries.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 205 -CHIN 206 or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: CLS -
CHIN 306 - Advanced Chinese Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
Intensive instruction in the reading of Chinese language materials, reflecting aspects of a changing China. Emphasis is on communicative skills. Li Liu.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 205 -CHIN 206 and CHIN 305 or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: CLS -
CHIN 350 - Advanced Readings in Chinese: Genres and Themes Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Chinese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. The course aims to further develop the advanced students’ speaking, reading and writing proficiency. The course explores different genres of texts from various journalistic and literary writings. Readings are arranged according to thematic topics. Course discussions and lectures are conducted in Chinese. Anne Parries.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 306 or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: CLS -
CHIN 351 - Advanced Readings of Original Literary Works Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Chinese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. This course involves close reading of a single literary work of an extensive length, shorter texts of a single author, or texts which have a common thematic interest. Emphasis is on baihua literature while samples of semi-wenyan texts are introduced. Through close reading and classroom discussion of the material, students are trained to approach authentic texts with linguistic confidence and useful methods. Course discussions and lectures are conducted in Chinese. Anne Parries.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 306 or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: CLS -
CHIN 355 - Special Topics in Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
Advanced study of Chinese Culture in Chinese; an examination of selected topics in recent culture or of a single topic across different time periods. Designed for students with sufficient knowledge of Chinese beyond the fourth-year level. May be taken more than once for credit when topic changes. Anne Parries.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 351 , or permission of the instructor.
Two 75-minute periods.
Course Format: CLS -
CHIN 360 - Classical Chinese
1 unit(s)
This course is for students with at least two years of modern Chinese or the equivalent. It introduces students to the rudiments of reading Wenyan, or Classical Chinese (the Chinese equivalent of Latin), with an emphasis on early Chinese philosophical texts. In addition to learning Classical Chinese, students in this course work with and are tested on modern Chinese translations of the classical texts.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 205 -CHIN 206 or equivalent.
Not offered in 2019/20.
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CHIN 368 - The Court, Consorts, and Courtesans
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 368 ) The course is designed to serve the increasing needs among students with very high or near native Chinese proficiency who want to read more sophisticated literary texts in the original and thereby to benefit their Chinese literary reading and writing as well as their knowledge of traditional Chinese literature and culture. The course chooses primary texts mainly from the Three Kingdoms, Six Dynasties and the Tang times in medieval China and frames them in historical and literary continuum. These texts include Cao Zhi, Xie Lingyun, Liu Yiqing, Gan Bao, Du Fu, Li Shangyin and Tang romances. Some relevant modern texts and criticisms such as Lu Xun, Chen Yinke, and Qian Zhongshu are also incorporated to make up such continuum. Students are required to submit a series of writing exercises in Chinese that analyse, discuss and rewrite the original texts. Students gain great familiarity with how meanings were generated in medieval Chinese poetry and fiction, acquire insights into more personal and intimate perspectives of historical events and social mores, and improve their own Chinese reading and writing. Haoming Liu.
Prerequisite(s): advanced Chinese or its equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
Most of the readings are in Chinese.
Two 75-minute periods.
Not offered in 2019/20.
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CHIN 370 - Early Chinese Literature: Spring and Autumn: Tradition According To Zuo and the Book of Odes Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 370 ) This intensive course reads selections from early Chinese literature including the Book of Odes, and Spring and Autumn: The Tradition According to Zuo, two of the five Confucian classics whose composition dates between 11th and 6th centuries BCE. Poems of later ages which bear clear traces of influence and borrowings may also be added to complement the reading and discussions of the archaic works. Crucial secondary literature and reference works are introduced. Requirements: texts to be read in the original; students should have near native proficiency in modern Chinese, elementary knowledge of literary Chinese a plus. Students are required to do research on assigned texts by using reference books and secondary sources. Memorization, identification and parsing of assigned passages or odes are also required. Haoming Liu.
Prerequisite(s): Near native proficiency in modern Chinese. Basic knowledge of literary Chinese preferable.
One 3-hour period.
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CHIN 371 - Intensive and Focused Study of Chinese Performing Arts Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
Each student can choose one dramatic or performing genre for a historical survey or choose texts of various genres based on one thematic focus or one historical period for an in-depth study or research. Wenwei Du.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Course Format: INT -
CHIN 372 - In-depth Study or Research on Aspects of Chinese Language
1 unit(s)
Each student can choose one or a cluster of related topics on phonetics, morphology, syntax, figures of speech, dialects, literary and vernacular language, or language policy for an intensive study or research. Wenwei Du.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2019/20.
Course Format: INT -
CHIN 399 - Senior Independent Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
0.5 to 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): Four units of Chinese.
Course Format: OTH
Japanese: I. Introductory
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JAPA 105 - Elementary Japanese Semester Offered: Fall
1.5 unit(s)
An introduction to modern Japanese. Students develop communicative skills based on the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary and conversational expressions. Emphasis is placed on both oral and written proficiency. The course introduces hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as approximately 150 kanji (Chinese characters). Yuko Matsubara.
Open to all students.
Yearlong course 105-JAPA 106 .
Five 50-minute periods.
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JAPA 106 - Elementary Japanese Semester Offered: Spring
1.5 unit(s)
An introduction to modern Japanese. Students develop communicative skills based on the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary and conversational expressions. Emphasis is placed on both oral and written proficiency. The course introduces hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as approximately 150 kanji (Chinese characters). Hiromi Dollase.
Open to all students.
Yearlong course JAPA 105 -106.
Five 50-minute periods.
Course Format: CLS
Japanese: II. Intermediate
Japanese: III. Advanced
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JAPA 300 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Fall
0.5 unit(s)
A 1-unit thesis written over two semesters. The Department.
Open only to majors. Permission required.
Yearlong course 300-JAPA 301 .
Course Format: INT -
JAPA 301 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)
A 1-unit thesis written over two semesters. The Department.
Open only to majors. Permission required.
Yearlong course JAPA 300 -301.
Course Format: INT -
JAPA 302 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)
The Japanese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic of choice in the major discipline. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The senior project can take several forms. The most common is a translation of an original text in Japanese, such as a short story, a play, or pieces of poetry. Other possibilities include translation of a video recording of a performance of an original play written in Japanese, developing original computer software for language learning, etc. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in one semester. Permission required.
Course Format: INT -
JAPA 303 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall
0.5 unit(s)
The Japanese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic of choice in the major discipline. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The senior project can take several forms. The most common is a translation of an original text in Japanese, such as a short story, a play, or pieces of poetry. Other possibilities include translation of a video recording of a performance of an original play written in Japanese, developing original computer software for language learning, etc. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. Permission required.
Yearlong course 303-JAPA 304 .
Course Format: INT -
JAPA 304 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)
The Japanese senior project is an opportunity to do independent research on a topic of choice in the major discipline. It is part of the honor’s requirement. The senior project can take several forms. The most common is a translation of an original text in Japanese, such as a short story, a play, or pieces of poetry. Other possibilities include translation of a video recording of a performance of an original play written in Japanese, developing original computer software for language learning, etc. Students should consult with their advisor regarding the possibilities. Students are expected to schedule regular meetings with their project advisor and are responsible for meeting deadlines. The Department.
Prerequisite(s): Permission required
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. Permission required.
Yearlong course JAPA 303 -304.
Course Format: INT -
JAPA 305 - Advanced Japanese Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to read contemporary Japanese text from newspapers, magazines, and literary works, with a solid grammatical foundation and mastery of kanji, as well as gaining proficiency in writing at an advanced level. Continued training in aural-oral proficiency in spoken Japanese through exercises, classroom interactions and audio-visual materials.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 205 -JAPA 206 or permission of the instructor.
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JAPA 306 - Advanced Japanese Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to read contemporary Japanese text from newspapers, magazines, and literary works, with a solid grammatical foundation and mastery of kanji, as well as gaining proficiency in writing at an advanced level. Continued training in aural-oral proficiency in spoken Japanese through exercises, classroom interactions and audio-visual materials. Judit Kroo.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 205 -JAPA 206 , and JAPA 305 or permission of the instructor.
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JAPA 324 - Japanese Popular Culture and Literature for Majors
1 unit(s)
JAPA 224 and 324 students attend the same class, but Japanese 324 students engage in various language related projects (such as translation of original texts, reaction papers in Japanese, etc.) in addition to class participation in English. Hiromi Dollase.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 306 or above, or permission of the instructor.
Not open to students who have previously taken JAPA 224 .
Not offered in 2019/20.
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JAPA 350 - Advanced Readings in Japanese: Genres and Themes Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Japanese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. The aim of this course is to further develop the advanced students’ speaking, reading, and writing proficiency. The course explores different genres of texts ranging from contemporary Japanese media sources to literature. Readings are arranged according to thematic topics. Discussions and lectures are conducted entirely in Japanese.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 306 or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: CLS -
JAPA 351 - Advanced Readings of Original Literary Works Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Japanese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. This course involves close reading of a single literary work of an extensive length, shorter texts of a single author, or texts which have a common thematic interest. Through close reading and classroom discussion of the material, students are trained to approach authentic texts with linguistic confidence and useful methods. Discussions and lectures are conducted entirely in Japanese. Yuko Matsubara.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 306 or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: CLS -
JAPA 361 - Youth in Japanese Literature
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 361 ) This course explores the topic of youth and adolescence in Japan. It examines how Japanese modern history, society and culture are presented differently in literary works when the perspective of youth is employed. Key topics of family, sexuality, modernization and civilization emerge to the surface. Issues that young people face are different in each period of time. However, the young commonly try to deal with the idea of “development” into mature adulthood or socially expected manhood and womanhood. Young people’s ideals, disillusionment, frustrations, and struggles are examined through selected literary and cinematic works. Readings include works by Natsume Soseki, Higuchi Ichiyo, Kawabata Yasunari, Mishima Yukio, Yasuoka Shotaro, and Murakami Haruki. We also expand our horizon to film, music and anime, as well. Hiromi Dollase.
Prerequisite(s): One 200-level course in language, literature, culture or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
One 2-hour period.
Not offered in 2019/20.
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JAPA 364 - The West in Japanese Literature since the Nineteenth Century
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 364 . This course examines the influence of the West on Japanese literature after the nineteenth century and follows the process of the construction of modern Japanese identity. Authors may include: Natsume Sôseki, Akuagawa Ryûnosuke, Tanizaki Junichirô, Kojima Nobuo, Murakami Ryû and Yamada Amy. Translated Japanese literary works are closely read, and various theoretical readings are assigned. This course emphasizes discussion and requires research presentations. This course is conducted in English. Hiromi Dollase.
Prerequisite(s): One 200-level course in language, literature, culture or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2019/20.
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JAPA 370 - International Student Forum at Ochanomizu University
0.5 unit(s)
The International Student Forum annually takes place at Ochaonomizu University for two weeks in mid-February. Two students from each of Ochanomizu’s exchange schools in Poland, France, Germany, South Korea, China, and the U.S. meet in Tokyo and discuss various global issues in Japanese. The themes of the past forum include “Construction of Global Network,” “Disaster and the Movement of Population,” and “Discussing Environment and Natural Disaster.” Two students are required to prepare a 10-minute PPT presentation together under the close mentoring of a Japanese faculty member.
Students research the topic given for the forum during winter break communicating with the instructor via email or Skype. After the break, students are intensively supervised – getting advice on their PPT and
correcting their presentation manuscript. Hiromi Dollase.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced level of Japanese.
Not offered in 2019/20.
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JAPA 380 - Environmentalism in Japan Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 380 ) A study of environmentalism in Japan under the intensive mentoring of two Japanese faculty members. The course examines Japan’s environmental issues such as earthquake and tsunami, nuclear pollution, air and water pollution, diseases caused by pollution, waste management, etc. The learning activities include reading and reseaching by using Japanese sources, weekly meeting and discussions, short reports and a long research paper written in Japanese, and the final presentation of the research result at the International Student Conference to be held at Vassar College toward the end of the Spring of 2020. Hiromi Dollase, Peipei Qiu.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 305 or the equivalent.
First six-week course.
Course Format: INT -
JAPA 399 - Senior Independent Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
0.5 to 1 unit(s)
One-half or one- unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): Four units of Japanese.
Course Format: OTH
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