JAPN 402: Japanese Literature
Description
This course aims to develop advanced proficiency through introducing various aspects of modern Japanese literature, including short stories and significant works by authors of the modern period. Taught in Japanese.
Narrative
This class is one of the first to be taught entirely in Japanese for me. It was difficult but what I learned about Japanese poetry and prose was new and exciting. One of my favorite topics that was discussed revolved around Poetry, called haiku's. There was so much that I didn't know about haiku's especially their origin and specific composition. In america we just made up haiku's from the 5-7-5 syllable rule. In japan there is so much more to produce a genuine haiku. Season, types of words, and emotions are examples of a few considerations. The Japanese are as gifted with their literature as Shakespearean literature. We can see this literature in a new light and that helps our minds connect and think more critically.
Classwork Sample
JAPN 402 Haiku Research Essay
This course aims to develop advanced proficiency through introducing various aspects of modern Japanese literature, including short stories and significant works by authors of the modern period. Taught in Japanese.
Narrative
This class is one of the first to be taught entirely in Japanese for me. It was difficult but what I learned about Japanese poetry and prose was new and exciting. One of my favorite topics that was discussed revolved around Poetry, called haiku's. There was so much that I didn't know about haiku's especially their origin and specific composition. In america we just made up haiku's from the 5-7-5 syllable rule. In japan there is so much more to produce a genuine haiku. Season, types of words, and emotions are examples of a few considerations. The Japanese are as gifted with their literature as Shakespearean literature. We can see this literature in a new light and that helps our minds connect and think more critically.
Classwork Sample
JAPN 402 Haiku Research Essay