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3.00 Credits
The work of literary translation is intensely intellectual and deeply creative. Focuses on the theory and practice of translation by developing practical translation skills (from any language, but especially Chinese) through translation exercises and individual projects. We will also read translation theory to better understand cross-cultural communication. No knowledge of Chinese required. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, competence in any non-English language. Maximum enrollment, 20.
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Love has always been a central theme in Japanese literature. Focuses on how Japanese writers of the modern period (particularly late 19th century to the present) depict the struggle with new concepts and forms of "love" and relationships. As well as basic readings about modern Japanese history and culture, assigned texts range from canonical work, various forms of early twentieth-century modernist mystery, technical and avant-garde writings, to contemporary "coming of age" novels. We will also examine such media as cartoons and films. Readings and discussion in English. (Same as Comparative Literature 235.)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores issues of imperialism, military conflict, pacifism, nuclear victimhood, foreign occupation, national identity, and social responsibility in 20th-century Japan. Readings include nonfiction, science fiction, poetry, war propaganda, novels and censorship documents, animé, and film. Taught in English. No knowledge of Japanese language or history required. (Same as Comparative Literature 239.)
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3.00 Credits
Examines stories and other forms of cultural expression related to the emergence of "modern" youth in Japan. We pay particular attention to the cultural, historical and political backgrounds that facilitated the establishment of such a category. Primarily focusing on literature, readings also include other modern expressive media such as film, cartoons, animation and online bulletin boards. We will also examine the production and dissemination of certain images of "youth" by mass media. Readings and discussion in English. (Same as Comparative Literature 251.)
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3.00 Credits
Examines Chinese, Japanese and Korean as well as other languages found in East Asia. Topics include the syntactic (possible word order, inflections, particles, and combinations of all of them) and phonological structures (phoneme, pitch vs. tone, sound patterns) of these languages; the relationships of the languages to each other; differences and similarities of these languages from the universal point of view; the geographical, social and historical settings. No knowledge of any Asian language necessary. (Same as Anthropology 255.)
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3.00 Credits
Study and analysis of selected multimedia materials from the Chinese press and television dealing with social conflicts between traditional Chinese values and Western influence, the old socialist system and new privatization, natural earthly life and modern technology. Oral presentation required; written and oral work. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Traces the history of one of the world's most innovative film industries. Since the early 20th century, Japanese film makers have experimented with and improved upon cinema; their work has been influential not only in Japan but throughout the world. From the drama of early silent movies to anime, we'll cover some of the "greatest hits" of Japanese film, whether widely popular or critically acclaimed. This exploration of cinema in Japan will offer both a new perspective on cinema itself as well as an opportunity to view the genre's development in a specific cultural context. (Oral Presentations.) Prerequisite, Cinema and New Media Studies 120, Comparative Literature 120, Art History 120, any 200-level course in Asian studies or comparative literature, or consent of the instructor. No prior knowledge of Japanese history, language or film required. Mandatory screenings on Mondays. (Same as Comparative Literature 356.)
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3.00 Credits
Study and analysis of selected modern works from 1949 to the present within the sociopolitical and intellectual context. Discussion, written and oral work. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, 220 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Study and analysis of the Chinese language from Ancient Chinese (221BC), Middle Chinese (601AD), Early Mandarin (1324), to Modern Chinese (1919). Attention given to the evolution of the sound, grammar, lexicon and character system over the 2,000 years. Prerequisite, one 300-level course in Chinese or permission of instructor. Taught in Chinese.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of the study of Chinese literature, history and philosophy. Attention given to the in-depth reading and analysis of selected texts.Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite, 445 or consent of instructor.
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