JAPN498G

Students will read major and minor works of Japanese literature from the earliest legends and poetry, through the women's writing of the Heian period, to the Buddhist and warrior literature of the Kamakura and Muromachi eras. We will examine the intersection of poetry and prose, men and women's writing, and religious expression. Most of our class time will be spent in group discussion of the literary works. This course is intended for everyone -- no Japanese knowledge is required.