授業の目的 【日本語】
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | ◇ Students will develop working knowledge about medieval illustrated scrolls, with regard to their literary content (themes, narrative structures, literary style, intertextuality) and material aspects (illustrated scenes, orthography, design aesthetics).
◇Students will gain exposure to theoretical approaches and practices currently employed in the fields of medieval Japanese literature and art history.
◇ Students will develop an appreciation for the material aspects of medieval illustrated scrolls and an eye for identifying a variety of scripts. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | | This seminar (also open to undergraduates) is an introduction to Japanese emakimono 絵巻物, a genre of illustrated narrative that flourished between the Heian (794-1185) and Muromachi (1136-1573) periods. Beginning with close analysis of four major works—Choju jinbutsu giga (Caricatures of Birds and Animals), Shigisan engi (Legends of Mount Shigi), Genji monogatari emaki (Tale of Genji Scrolls), and Ban Dainangon e-kotoba (Illustrated Account of Major Counsellor Dan)—we will consider different approaches to visual storytelling in the handscroll format, especially those that rely on complex interplays of text and image. In addition to learning about practical matters of production and reception, students will also receive some basic training in how to read classical variants of phonetic Japanese script. No proficiency in Japanese or prior knowledge in the field is required. |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There are no prerequisites for this course, but a prior background in East Asian humanities courses and/or some proficiency in Japanese is recommended. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Discussion Participation: 20%
Students who participate in a minimum of ten discussion meetings this semester (with the exception of the first meeting) can earn a maximum of 20% toward their final grade for in-class participation. Note that participation means active participation--clearly being engaged in the discussion, asking questions, offering comments, etc.
Weekly Discussion Prompts: 10%
As a means of generating lively discussion and enabling everyone in the class to share their thoughts about the material, I will be asking each student to post a comment, introduce an interpretation, or pose a question about the assigned reading(s) ten (10) times over the course of the semester. At the end of each lesson module, there will be a text box for you to share your thoughts. I will read the posts before class and find ways to work them into discussion so that your voice can be heard. You will be credited 1% of your final grade for each discussion prompt you post.
Critiques: 20% (two @ 10% each)
Over the course of the semester, each student will be required to present two (2) critiques that focus on the visual elements of a given work (such as sections of illustrated scrolls, individual paintings, etc.). Each critique is worth 10% of the final grade and entails presenting an oral critique in class (or on ZOOM) for about five to seven minutes and submitting a 250-word write-up.
Response Paper (10%)
At the midpoint of the semester, students will be asked to compose a brief critical response (minimum 500 words) to a visual text (choosing one pre-assigned text from a pool of three).
Presentation: 10%
On the final day of class, each enrolled student will be expected to give a brief presentation (about ten minutes) on the topic of their final project.
Final Project: 30%
For this class, each student is required to write a research paper. For undergraduate students, the paper should be a minimum of 2000-3000 words and include references to at least three academic sources. For graduate students, the paper should be about 3000-5000 words, and include references to at least five academic sources. Creative projects are permitted, but they must be submitted along with a research paper (minimum 1500 words) that includes analysis relevant to the project. Projects that do not include an accompanying research paper will not be accepted. |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | There are no required textbooks to purchase for this class. All materials, including the required readings, etc., can be accessed through our CANVAS site. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | A list of recommended reference works will be provided on the first day of class. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | In addition to the ninety (90) minutes of time spent in each class meeting, students should expect to spend time outside of class each week reading and working on assignments and/or final papers. The workload will probably fluctuate from week to week, depending on how you manage your time, but on average two hours should suffice. |
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履修取り下げ制度（利用の有無）学部のみ
Course withdrawal | | |
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備考
Others | | Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made it difficult for many international students to enter the country, my current plan is to teach this course online. If conditions improve to the degree that there appears to be little risk of students contracting COVID-19 by coming to class, I will reconsider; but since my first priority is your health and wellbeing, I want to play it safe. So please assume that we will NOT be meeting in person unless I notify you otherwise. Also note that even in the event that we are able to hold in-class meetings, any student in the class will still be able to participate in this class entirely online if they are overseas or have concerns about attending in-person meetings.
If you are considering enrolling, or if you are still on the fence and would simply like to learn more about the course content, please visit the following signup sheet page on Google Docs so that I can send you an invitation to the course site:
https://forms.gle/kameJMpQ5Xe4sSMU7
Depending on how soon you fill out the signup sheet, you may begin accessing the course site on CANVAS as early as Friday, April 1st. |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | IMPORTANT: I will NOT be using NUCT to teach this class. Our class will be taught on CANVAS and our weekly meetings will be held on ZOOM. After you fill out the signup sheet linked above, I will provide you with the password for accessing the CANVAS site and the URL for ZOOM. It is your responsibility to fill out the signup sheet before the semester starts.
Note that I will be opening the course site on Friday, April 1st. That way, you can view the online version of the syllabus, peruse the schedule of course readings, and even get a head start working on some of the lesson modules before the semester starts. |
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