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Comparative Studies of the Normative Basis of Civil Society IV

Reading Japanese Novels: The Dilemma of the Modern and Beyond

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to acquaint themselves with a range of Japanese novels written between the late 19th century and the present. We will place a particular focus on how the Japanese writers struggled to come to terms with the idea of the modern, and explore the nature of the dilemma these writers faced in their attempt to incorporate modernity. Starting with the pioneering writers of the Meiji period, we will move on to the writers of the later periods and will also deal with the new writings of the younger generation in contemporary Japan. Some of the works will be examined in detail, using different critical approaches to analyze their thematic construction, structural characteristics and stylistic features. Most of the texts dealt with in this course are widely read works by well-known authors., but I am hoping to introduce some new readings. I also hope that the class experience will provide an opportunity for students to gain a critical perspective on the state of Japanese society. today. Students will be strongly encouraged to exchange ideas in class.

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31M350-0390S

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Comparative Studies of the Normative Basis of Civil Society IV

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Part ONE Introduction: Shock of the West and the "New Individual" Required reading: Natsume Soseki, Kokoro --- What is freedom? The struggle of a Meiji intellecutal Recommended reading: Mori Ogai, Wild Geese --- Self-awakening of a woman PART TWO Tokyo Cityscape, 1920s: Fascination/Disillusionment Required reading: Tanizaki Jun’ichiro, “Aguri” --- Sexuality and the body Recommended reading: Tanizaki Jun’ichiro, Naomi --- The beautiful enchantress? Modernity and sexuality Required reading: Akutagawa Ryunosuke, "Rashomon", "In a Grove" --- Struggling with the irrational (Film Viewing: "Rashomon") PART THREE Lost in the Modern Required reading: Dazai Osamu, No Longer Human --- Or what does it mean to be human? PART FOUR Quest for Identity in Postwar Japan Required reading: Kawabata Yasunari, The Snow Country --- Tradition and aesthetics Mishima Yukio, "Patriotism" --- Tradition and nationalism PART FIVE New Writing after the 1980s Required reading: Murakami Haruki, "The Second attack on a bakery" Recommended reading: Murakami Haruki, The Wild Sheep Chase, After Dark Required reading: Yoshimoto Banana, Kitchen --- Literature of healing? Required reading: Tawada Yoko, The Emissary, Kawakami HIromi, "Kamisama" and others Concluding Discussion

授業の方法

This course will be given online. Please access the link below and join the Zoom Meeting. Each class will consist of a brief lecture and classroom discussion. The lecture will included an introduction to the topic of the week, providing basic factual information required for reading the text. Some key concepts will also e introduced where relevant. This will be followed by discussions conducted in groupsl All students are expected to participate in the discussion, exchanging opinions and comments on the text from a variety of viewpoints and cultural backgrounds.

成績評価方法

Class participation and assignments 60%, , Semester essay 40%

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Instructions will be given in class.

参考書

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履修上の注意

No previous knowledge on Japanese Literature is required. Both students with and without background in Japanese Literature are welcome. We will be using the English translation of these works in class, but for class preparation students are free to read the works in the language they prefer.

その他

To be better prepared, it is recommended that you read Natsume Soseki's KOKORO (a medium length novel) in advance. We will be discussing this work in week 2.

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