printer friendly pageJAPANLIT 257: Points in Japanese Grammar (JAPANLIT 157)
Meaning and grammatical differences of similar expressions, and distinctions that may not be salient in English. Prerequisite:
JAPANLNG 18B or 22, or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-4
Instructors:
Matsumoto, Y. (PI)
JAPANLIT 260: Japanese Poetry and Poetics
Heian through Meiji periods with emphasis on relationships between the social and aesthetic. Works vary each year. This year's genre is the diary. Prerequisites: 246, 247, or equivalent.
| Repeatable
for credit
JAPANLIT 270: The Tale of Genji and Its Historical Reception (JAPANLIT 170)
Approaches to the tale including 12th-century allegorical and modern feminist readings. Influence upon other works including poetry, Noh plays, short stories, modern novels, and comic book ( manga) retellings. Prerequisite for graduate students:
JAPANLNG 129B or 103, or equivalent.
Last offered: Winter 2013
JAPANLIT 276: Modern Japanese Short Stories
This course explores the postwar Japanese short story. We will read representative works by major authors, such as Ishikawa Jun, Hayashi Fumiko, Abe Kobe and Murakami Haruki. Attention will be devoted to both accurate reading of the Japanese prose and more general discussion of the literary features of the texts.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-4
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Reichert, J. (PI)
JAPANLIT 281: Japanese Pragmatics (JAPANLIT 181)
The choice of linguistic expressions and our understanding of what is said involve multiple sociocultural, cognitive and discourse factors. Can such pragmatic factors and processes be considered universal to all languages, or are there variations among languages? The course will investigate an array of phenomena observed in Japanese. Through readings and projects, students will deepen their knowledge of Japanese and consider theoretical implications. Prerequisites: one year of Japanese and a course in linguistics, or two years of Japanese, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-4
Instructors:
Matsumoto, Y. (PI)
JAPANLIT 298: The Theory and Practice of Japanese Literary Translation
Theory and cultural status of translation in modern Japanese and English. Comparative analysis of practical translation strategies. Final project is a literary translation of publishable quality. Prerequisite: fourth-year Japanese or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-5
Instructors:
Levy, I. (PI)
JAPANLIT 299: Master's Thesis or Translation
A total of 5 units, taken in one or more quarters.nn (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
JAPANLIT 381: Topics in Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis
Naturally occurring discourse (conversational, narrative, or written) and theoretical implications. Discourse of different age groups, expressions of identity and persona, and individual styles. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-4
JAPANLIT 382: Research Projects in Japanese Linguistics
For advanced graduate students with specific research projects in Japanese linguistics. Consent of instructor required.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-5
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Matsumoto, Y. (PI)
JAPANLIT 396: Modern Japanese Literature Seminar
Works and topics vary each year. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: fourth-year Japanese or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Reichert, J. (PI)
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