2017-2018 Academic Catalog

Apr 26, 2024

2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

JAPN 190 - Japanese Women Writers

Explores Japanese poetry and prose in translation, from the literary tradition of 10th- through 11th-century Japan, through the reawakening of women writers in the early modern period to contemporary writers popular both in Japan and abroad. Emphasis is on the cultural context of author and audience and the changing role of women in Japanese society.

Prerequisites: IDND 018 or VE Placement

Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) Designation: VE

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every other year.