EAST 116 - Traditional Japanese Literature in Translation

FC ARHU CD

4 credits
This course explores literary texts, theatrical styles, and visual cultures from Japans rich premodern cultural history. We consider the literary arts that arose out of the aristocratic, samurai, townspeople cultures, and the contemplative poetry and prose of monks and nuns from the 7th-19th century. Themes include creativity, gender, aesthetic and poetics, as we read texts and view Kabuki and Noh plays emerging from the vibrant cultures of Kyoto, Kamakura, and Edo, and the archipelagos landscapes. Field trip(s) required.
Course Last Offered/Scheduled: Spring 2017