Catalogue 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chinese and Japanese Department
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Chair: Haoming Liu;
Professor: Peipei Qiu;
Associate Professors: Hiromi Tsuchiya Dollase, Wenwei Du, Haoming Liu;
Adjunct Instructors: Yuko Matsubara, Anne Parries.
Honors’ Requirements: Students who wish to be considered for departmental honors must complete a thesis or project of sufficient quality. A thesis is normally written in both semesters of the senior year. A senior project may be done either as a one-unit course in one semester, or a half-unit course in each of two semesters.
Departmental courses are arranged in three groups: 1) courses in Chinese-Japanese literary and cultural studies (CHJA); 2) courses in Chinese language and literary/cultural studies (CHIN); and 3) courses in Japanese language and literary/cultural studies (JAPA).
Major
Correlate Sequences in Chinese and Japanese
Chinese/Japanese: I. Introductory
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CHJA 120 - Introduction to Chinese and Japanese Literature Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
China and Japan have rich cultures that have deeply influenced one another. This course introduces some of the major works of Chinese and Japanese literature, including philosophical works, novels and films. Thematically, the course is organized around the way that major intellectual trends (including Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism) resonate in text from both cultures. Among the readings are novels dealing with love and sexuality (including China’s Dream of the Red Chamber and Japan’s The Tale of Genji), works about martial virtues (such as the Chinese novel Three Kingdoms and the Japanese play Chushingura), as well as selected poetry, short stories and films. All readings and discussions are in English. Mr. Van Norden.
Chinese/Japanese: II. Intermediate
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CHJA 290 - Field Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): two units of Chinese or Japanese.
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CHJA 298 - Independent Study Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): 2 units of Chinese or Japanese.
Chinese/Japanese: III. Advanced
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CHJA 300 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Fall
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. The department.
Yearlong course 300-CHJA 301 .
Permission required.
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CHJA 301 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Spring
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. The department.
Yearlong course CHJA 300 -301.
Permission required.
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CHJA 302 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in one semester. The department.
Permission required.
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CHJA 303 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. The department.
Yearlong course 303-CHJA 304 .
Permission required.
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CHJA 304 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Spring
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. The department.
Yearlong course CHJA 303 -304.
Permission required.
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CHJA 350 - Seminar on Modernism, Post Modernism, and Hermeneutics Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as PHIL 350 ) The Modernism/Postmodernism/Hermeneutic divide stretches across many different disciplines, including philosophy, literary theory, history, religious studies, political science, anthropology and others. Roughly, these approaches argue over whether rationality, truth, and ethics are culturally and historically universal (Modernism), incommensurable (postmodernism) or dialogical (Hermeneutics). This course explores these approaches with an emphasis on how they apply in the context of one culture trying to understand another. Requirements include regular class participation that shows familiarity with the readings and many brief essays. Mr. Van Norden.
Prerequisite(s): courses at the 200-level.
One 2-hour period.
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CHJA 351 - Special Topics in Chinese and Japanese Literature and Culture Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 351 ) Topics vary each year.
Topic for 2013/14a: Chinese Linguistics. This course offers a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the whole set of terminology of the general linguistics in connection to Chinese phonology, morphology and syntax. It examines the structure of Chinese words, sentences and discourse in terms of their pronunciation, formation and function in comparison with and in contrast to similar aspects of English. It also highlights the construction and evolution of Chinese characters and explores social dimensions of the language. Topics such as language planning and standardization, relations of Mandarin with the dialects, and interactions between Chinese and other minority languages are discussed. Classes are conducted and readings done in English. Students with background in Chinese can choose to do projects in Chinese at their appropriate level. Mr. Du.
Prerequisite(s): two courses in a combination of language, linguistics, literature, culture, or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
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CHJA 361 - Chinese and Japanese Drama and Theatre
1 unit(s)
(Same as DRAM 361 ) A study of Chinese and Japanese culture and society through well-known dramatic genres - zaju, chuanqi, kunqu, Beijing Opera, modern Spoken Drama, noh, kyogen, bunraku, kabuki, and New Drama; a close reading of selected plays in English translation. Scheduled films of performances convey Chinese and Japanese theatrical conventions and aesthetics. Discussions focus on major themes based on research presentations. All readings and discussions are in English. Mr. Du.
Prerequisite(s): one 200-level course in language, literature, culture, drama or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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CHJA 362 - Senior Seminar: Women in Japanese and Chinese Literature Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 362 and WMST 362 ) An intercultural examination of the images of women presented in Japanese and Chinese narrative, drama, and poetry from their early emergence to the modern period. While giving critical attention to aesthetic issues and the gendered voices in representative works, the course also provides a comparative view of the dynamic changes in women’s roles in Japan and China. All selections are in English translation. In 2013/14 ASIA 362 /CHJA 362 serves as the required Senior Seminar for Asian Studies majors. It also is open to other students. Ms. Qiu.
Prerequisite(s): one 200-level course in language, literature, culture or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
One 2-hour period.
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CHJA 366 - Seminar in Transcending the Limit: Literary Theory in the East-West Context Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 366 ) This course examines various traditional and contemporary literary theories with a distinct Asianist-particularly East Asianist-perspective. At least since the eighteenth century, Western theoretical discourse often took into serious consideration East Asian literature, language and civilization in their construction of “universal” theoretical discourses. The comparative approach to literary theory becomes imperative in contemporary theoretical discourse as we move toward ever greater global integration. Selected theoretical texts from the I Ching, Hegel, Genette, Barthes, Derrida, Todorov, and Heidegger as well as some primary literary texts are among the required readings. All readings are in English. Mr. Liu.
Prerequisite(s): one literature course or permission of the instructor.
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CHJA 399 - Senior Independent Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the Chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): four units of Chinese or Japanese.
Chinese: I. Introductory
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CHIN 105 - Elementary Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1.5 unit(s)
An introduction to Mandarin Chinese (putong hua or guo yu). While the approach is aural-lingual, reading and writing skills are introduced early in the program. The two semesters cover about 700 characters. Grammatical analysis, pattern drills, and conversational practices are stressed throughout. Mr. Liu.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course 105-CHIN 106 .
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CHIN 106 - Elementary Chinese Semester Offered: Spring
1.5 unit(s)
An introduction to Mandarin Chinese (putong hua or guo yu). While the approach is aural-lingual, reading and writing skills are introduced early in the program. The two semesters cover about 700 characters. Grammatical analysis, pattern drills, and conversational practices are stressed throughout. Mr. Du.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course CHIN 105 -106.
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CHIN 107 - Advanced Elementary Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1.5 unit(s)
An elementary Chinese language course designed for students who have acquired some oral Mandarin Chinese from home or other sources but did not reach the level of CHIN 205 . It capitalizes on students’ already acquired knowledge to further develop the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese. Mr. Liu.
Prerequisite(s): open to students who have previous exposure to Chinese.
Five 50-minute periods.
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CHIN 108 - Advanced Elementary Chinese Semester Offered: Spring
1.5 unit(s)
An elementary Chinese language course designed for students who have acquired some oral Mandarin Chinese from home or other sources but did not reach the level of CHIN 205 . It capitalizes on students’ already acquired knowledge to further develop the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese. Mr. Du.
Prerequisite(s): open to students who have completed CHIN 107 or permission of the instructor.
Five 50-minute periods.
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CHIN 160 - Introduction to Classical Chinese
1 unit(s)
This course is an introduction to Classical Chinese (the Chinese equivalent of Latin) for students with no previous training or background in Chinese. Classical Chinese is the literary language in which almost all of Chinese literature was written prior to the twentieth century. This course introduces students to the rudiments of reading Classical Chinese, with an emphasis on early Chinese philosophical texts. No previous background in Chinese language, history, or culture is required. Among the texts to be studied are passages from the sayings of Confucius and Taoist works. Mr. Van Norden.
Not offered in 2013/14.
Open to all students. Does not satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement.
Chinese: II. Intermediate
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CHIN 205 - Intermediate Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1.5 unit(s)
Further practice in conversation and learned patterns; acquisition of new grammatical structures, vocabulary, and about 700 additional characters. Emphasis on communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. TBA.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 105 -CHIN 106 or permission of the instructor.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course 205-CHIN 206 .
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CHIN 206 - Intermediate Chinese Semester Offered: Spring
1.5 unit(s)
Further practice in conversation and learned patterns; acquisition of new grammatical structures, vocabulary, and about 700 additional characters. Emphasis on communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. TBA.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 105 -CHIN 106 or permission of the instructor.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course CHIN 205 -206.
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CHIN 207 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1.5 unit(s)
A one-year sequential Intermediate Chinese language course designed for students who have completed CHIN 108 or acquired an equivalent level of oral and written proficiencies in Chinese from home or other sources but did not reach the level of CHIN 305 . It capitalizes on students’ already acquired knowledge to further develop the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese. Mr. Du.
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CHIN 208 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese Semester Offered: Spring
1.5 unit(s)
A one-year sequential Intermediate Chinese language course designed for students who have completed CHIN 207 or acquired an equivalent level of oral and written proficiencies in Chinese from home or other sources but did not reach the level of CHIN 305 . It capitalizes on students’ already acquired knowledge to further develop the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese. Mr. Liu.
Five 50-minute periods.
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CHIN 214 - The Tumultuous Century: Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 214 ) This is a survey/introduction to the literature of China from the late Qing Dynasty through the present day. Texts are arranged according to trends and schools as well as to their chronological order. Authors include Wu Jianren, Lu Xun, Zhang Ailing, Ding Ling, Mo Yan and Gao Xingjian. All major genres are covered but the focus is on fiction. A few feature films are also included in association with some of the literary works and movements. No knowledge of the Chinese language, Chinese history, or culture is required for taking the course. All readings and class discussions are in English. Mr. Liu.
Prerequisite(s): one course in language, literature, culture or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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CHIN 218 - Chinese Popular Culture
1 unit(s)
(Same as MEDS 218 ) The course analyzes contemporary Chinese entertainment and popular culture. It provides both historical coverage and grounding in various theoretical and methodological problems. Topics focus on thematic contents and forms of entertainment through television, radio, newspaper, cinema, theatre, music, print and material culture. The course also examines the relations between the heritage of traditional Chinese entertainment and the influences of Western culture. All readings and class discussions are in English. Mr. Du.
Prerequisite(s): one course in language, literature, culture, film, drama, or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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CHIN 220 - Chinese Film and Contemporary Fiction Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as FILM 220 ) An introduction to Chinese film through its adaptations of contemporary stories. Focus is on internationally well-known films by the fifth and sixth generation of directors since the late 1980s. Early Chinese films from the 1930s to the 1970s are also included in the screenings. The format of the course is to read a series of stories in English translations and to view their respective cinematic versions. The discussions concentrate on cultural and social aspects as well as on comparison of themes and viewpoints in the two genres. The interrelations between texts and visual images are also explored. Mr. Du.
Prerequisite(s): one course in language, literature, culture, film, drama, or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
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CHIN 276 - Experiencing the Other: Representation of China and the West Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 276 ) This course examines representation of China in Western Literature and the West in Chinese Literature from the end of the 17th Century. Through such an examination, issues such as identity, perceptions of the other, self-consciousness, exoticism, and aesthetic diversity are discussed. Readings include Defoe, Goldsmith, Voltaire, Twain, Kafka, Malraux, Sax Rohmer, Pearl Buck, Brecht, and Duras on the Western side as well as Cao Xueqin, Shen Fu, Lao She, and Wang Shuo on the Chinese side. Some feature films are also included. All readings are in English or English translation, foreign films are subtitled. Mr. Liu.
Prerequisite(s): one course on Asia or one literature course.
Two 75-minute periods.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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CHIN 290 - Field Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): Two units of Chinese.
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CHIN 298 - Independent Study Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): two units of Chinese.
Chinese: III. Advanced
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CHIN 300 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Fall
1/2 unit(s)
The department.
Yearlong course 300-CHIN 301 .
Open only to majors. Permission required.
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CHIN 301 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Spring
1/2 unit(s)
The department.
Yearlong course CHIN 300 -301.
Open only to majors. Permission required.
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CHIN 302 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)
The department.
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in one semester. Permission required.
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CHIN 303 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall
1/2 unit(s)
The department.
Yearlong course 303-CHIN 304 .
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. Permission required.
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CHIN 304 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Spring
1/2 unit(s)
The department.
Yearlong course CHIN 303 -304.
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. Permission required.
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CHIN 305 - Advanced Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
Intensive instruction in the reading of Chinese language materials, reflecting aspects of a changing China. Emphasis is on communicative skills. Ms. Parries.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 205 -CHIN 206 or permission of the instructor.
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CHIN 306 - Advanced Chinese Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
Intensive instruction in the reading of Chinese language materials, reflecting aspects of a changing China. Emphasis is on communicative skills. TBA.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 205 -CHIN 206 and CHIN 305 or permission of the instructor.
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CHIN 350 - Advanced Readings in Chinese: Genres and Themes Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Chinese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. The course aims to further develop the advanced students’ speaking, reading and writing proficiency. The course explores different genres of texts from various journalistic and literary writings. Readings are arranged according to thematic topics. Course discussions and lectures are conducted in Chinese. Ms. Parries.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 306 or permission of the instructor.
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CHIN 351 - Advanced Readings of Original Literary Works Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Chinese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. This course involves close reading of a single literary work of an extensive length, shorter texts of a single author, or texts which have a common thematic interest. Emphasis is on baihua literature while samples of semi-wenyan texts are introduced. Through close reading and classroom discussion of the material, students are trained to approach authentic texts with linguistic confidence and useful methods. Course discussions and lectures are conducted in Chinese. TBA.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 306 or permission of the instructor.
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CHIN 355 - Special Topics in Chinese Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
Advanced study of Chinese Culture in Chinese; an examination of selected topics in recent culture or of a single topic across different time periods. Designed for students with sufficient knowledge of Chinese beyond the fourth-year level. May be taken more than once for credit when topic changes. Ms. Parries.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 351 , or permission of the instructor.
Two 75-minute periods.
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CHIN 360 - Classical Chinese
1 unit(s)
This course is for students with at least two years of modern Chinese or the equivalent. It introduces students to the rudiments of reading Wenyan, or Classical Chinese (the Chinese equivalent of Latin), with an emphasis on early Chinese philosophical texts. In addition to learning Classical Chinese, students in this course work with and are tested on modern Chinese translations of the classical texts. Mr. Van Norden.
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 205 -CHIN 206 or equivalent.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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CHIN 399 - Senior Independent Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): four units of Chinese.
Japanese: I. Introductory
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JAPA 105 - Elementary Japanese Semester Offered: Fall
1.5 unit(s)
An introduction to modern Japanese. Students develop communicative skills based on the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary and conversational expressions. Emphasis is placed on both oral and written proficiency. The course introduces hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as approximately 150 kanji (Chinese characters). Ms. Dollase.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course 105-JAPA 106 .
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JAPA 106 - Elementary Japanese Semester Offered: Spring
1.5 unit(s)
An introduction to modern Japanese. Students develop communicative skills based on the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary and conversational expressions. Emphasis is placed on both oral and written proficiency. The course introduces hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as approximately 150 kanji (Chinese characters). Ms. Dollase.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course JAPA 105 -106.
Open to all students.
Japanese: II. Intermediate
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JAPA 205 - Intermediate Japanese Semester Offered: Fall
1.5 unit(s)
This course puts equal emphasis on the further development of oral-aural proficiency and reading-writing skills with an intense review of basic grammar as well as an introduction of more advanced grammar, new vocabulary, expressions, and another 350 kanji (Chinese characters). Ms. Matsubara.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 105 -JAPA 106 or permission of the instructor.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course 205-JAPA 206 .
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JAPA 206 - Intermediate Japanese Semester Offered: Spring
1.5 unit(s)
This course puts equal emphasis on the further development of oral-aural proficiency and reading-writing skills with an intense review of basic grammar as well as an introduction of more advanced grammar, new vocabulary, expressions, and another 350 kanji (Chinese characters). Ms. Matsubara.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 105 -JAPA 106 or permission of the instructor.
Five 50-minute periods.
Yearlong course JAPA 205 -206.
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JAPA 220 - The Masterpieces of Japanese Literature
1 unit(s)
An exploration of Japanese literary and aesthetic traditions through the major works from the eighth century to the present. Works studied cover a wide range of genres, including Japan’s oldest extant myths, poetry, the tenth century lyrical prose, the earliest long novel in the world, the medieval prose, the dramatic theory and classical plays, and modern novels. Issues addressed include the cultural traditions, the aesthetic principles, and the characteristics of different literary forms and individual authorial/narrative voices. Ms. Qiu.
Prerequisite(s): one course in literature, or Chinese/Japanese, or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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JAPA 222 - Narratives of Japan: Fiction and Film
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 222 ) This course examines the characteristics of Japanese narratives in written and cinematic forms. Through selected novels and films that are based on the literary works or related to them thematically, the course explores the different ways in which Japanese fiction and film tell a story and how each work interacts with the time and culture that produced it. While appreciating the aesthetic pursuit of each author or film director, attention is also given to the interplay of tradition and modernity in the cinematic representation of the literary masterpieces and themes. No previous knowledge of Japanese language is required. Ms. Qiu.
Prerequisite(s): one course in language, literature, culture, film or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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JAPA 223 - The Gothic and the Supernatural in Japanese Literature Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 223 ) This course introduces students to Japanese supernatural stories. We interpret the hidden psyche of the Japanese people and culture that create such bizarre tales. We see not only to what extent the supernatural creatures - demons, vampires, and mountain witches - in these stories represent the “hysteria” of Japanese commoners resulting from social and cultural oppression, but also to what extent these supernatural motifs have been adopted and modified by writers of various literary periods. This course consists of four parts; female ghosts, master authors of ghost stories, Gothic fantasy and dark urban psyche. Ms. Dollase.
Prerequisite(s): one course in language, literature, culture or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
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JAPA 224 - Japanese Popular Culture and Literature
1 unit(s)
(Same as ASIA 224 ) This course examines Japanese popular culture as seen through popular fiction. Works by such writers as Murakami Haruki, Yoshimoto Banana, Murakami Ryu, Yamada Eimi, etc. who emerged in the late 1980s to the early 1990s, are discussed. Literary works are compared with various popular media such as film, music, manga, and animation to see how popular youth culture is constructed and reflects young people’s views on social conditions. Theoretical readings are assigned. This course emphasizes discussion and requires research presentations. This course is conducted in English. Ms. Dollase.
Prerequisite(s): one course in Japanese language, literature, culture or Asian Studies, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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JAPA 290 - Field Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): two units of Japanese.
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JAPA 298 - Independent Study Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): two units of Japanese.
Japanese: III. Advanced
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JAPA 300 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Fall
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. The department.
Yearlong course 300-JAPA 301 .
Permission required.
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JAPA 301 - Senior Thesis Semester Offered: Spring
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. The department.
Yearlong course JAPA 300 -301.
Permission required.
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JAPA 302 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in one semester. The department.
Permission required.
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JAPA 303 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Fall
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. The department.
Yearlong course 303-JAPA 304 .
Permission required.
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JAPA 304 - Senior Project Semester Offered: Spring
1/2 unit(s)
Open only to majors. One-unit project done in two semesters. The department.
Yearlong course JAPA 303 -304.
Permission required.
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JAPA 305 - Advanced Japanese Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to read contemporary Japanese text from newspapers, magazines, and literary works, with a solid grammatical foundation and mastery of kanji, as well as gaining proficiency in writing at an advanced level. Continued training in aural-oral proficiency in spoken Japanese through exercises, classroom interactions and audio-visual materials. Ms. Matsubara.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 205 -JAPA 206 or permission of the instructor.
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JAPA 306 - Advanced Japanese Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to read contemporary Japanese text from newspapers, magazines, and literary works, with a solid grammatical foundation and mastery of kanji, as well as gaining proficiency in writing at an advanced level. Continued training in aural-oral proficiency in spoken Japanese through exercises, classroom interactions and audio-visual materials. Ms. Qiu.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 205 -JAPA 206 , and JAPA 305 or permission of the instructor.
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JAPA 324 - Japanese Popular Culture and Literature for Majors
1 unit(s)
JAPA 224 and 324 students attend the same class, but Japanese 324 students engage in various language related projects (such as translation of original texts, reaction papers in Japanese, etc.) in addition to class participation in English. Ms. Dollase.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 306 or above, or permission of the instructor.
Not offered in 2013/14.
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JAPA 350 - Advanced Readings in Japanese: Genres and Themes Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Japanese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. The aim of this course is to further develop the advanced students’ speaking, reading, and writing proficiency. The course explores different genres of texts ranging from contemporary Japanese media sources to literature. Readings are arranged according to thematic topics. Discussions and lectures are conducted entirely in Japanese. Ms. Matsubara.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 306 or permission of the instructor.
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JAPA 351 - Advanced Readings of Original Literary Works Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
This course is equivalent to a fourth-year Japanese course or beyond, and may be repeated for credit if topic changes. This course involves close reading of a single literary work of an extensive length, shorter texts of a single author, or texts which have a common thematic interest. Through close reading and classroom discussion of the material, students are trained to approach authentic texts with linguistic confidence and useful methods. Discussions and lectures are conducted entirely in Japanese. Ms. Matsubara.
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 306 or permission of the instructor.
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JAPA 399 - Senior Independent Work Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1/2 or 1 unit(s)
One-half or one- unit of credit given only in exceptional cases and by permission of the chair. Offered only pass/fail. The department.
Prerequisite(s): four units of Japanese.
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