LLEA 33315 - Men and Women in Modern Japanese Literature

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

East Asian Lang & Lit

Description:

In 20th century Japan, as old roles such as samurai and geisha waned, both men and women had to re-define the characteristics and meaning of masculinity and femininity. This course will look at constructions of gender in modern Japanese literature by both female and male authors. As we discuss both normative and deviant depictions of male and female roles, some topics we will address include: men and women at work and at war, marriage and family life, homosociality and homosexuality. Students will also gain familiarity with some of the major authors, genres, and literary movements of modern Japanese literature. Texts will include Kokoro by Natsume Soseki, Confessions of a Mask by Mishima Yukio, Diary of a Vagabond by Hayashi Fumiko, and short stories by Higuchi Ichiyo, Kono Taeko, and Oe Kenzaburo. This course is taught in English and no knowledge of the Japanese language is required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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