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 enhance their abilities to read and interpret early modern Japanese texts (in translation and to some extent in the original language), and through close readings of primary texts, come to a understanding of how early modern literary language developed from classical language in terms of grammar, style, and diction.
◇ Students will learn to distinguish between different genres and literary styles of early modern literature.
◇ Students will develop an appreciation for the material aspects of early modern printed books and an eye for deciphering 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 | | | In this graduate seminar, we will be reading works of early modern illustrated fiction, mostly dating from the An’ei (1772-81) and Tenmei (1781-89) periods. Widely regarded as forerunners of the modern comicbook, these works dazzle the eye with their beautifully executed woodblock printed illustrations while confounding readerly sensibilities with mind-bending stories about mermaids, magic clocks, and personified food. Another aspect of their artistry is how they encode critiques of government and contemporary society in the guide of nonsense, in order to evade censorship. To better understand the satirical premises of these works, we will be learning about the problems—fiscal mismanagement, ineffectual responses to natural disasters, moral grounding of the samurai bureaucracy—at which these writers aimed their critiques. All texts in this class will be available in English translation, and students who would like to read them in the original will be given the option to do so. Prior study of premodern Japanese literature is helpful but not necessary. |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | This is a Master's level graduate seminar. Prior background in East Asian Studies and/or proficiency in Japanese is recommended but not required. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Class Participation 30%
Discussion Moderation 10%
Illustration Critique 10%
Presentation 10%
Essay(s) 40% (one long essay @40% or two brief essays @ 20% each)
To pass, students must earn 60% or higher |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | All course readings will be made available on the first day of class. No required textbooks to purchase. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Reference 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) | | | Students should expect to spend about two to three hours per week on reading and assignments |
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履修取り下げ制度（利用の有無）学部のみ
Course withdrawal | | | Students who wish to withdraw from the class should do so by the deadline. |
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備考
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | |
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