JAPN 012 - JAPANESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

    Recent Professors
    Miki Sumitomo
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Reading and discussion of Japanese literature and its traditions from the 9th century to the present. The emphasis is placed on the unique qualities of its cultural identity. Selected readings will reveal both the stereotypes and anti-stereotypical Japanese characters. A comparative analysis is applied to many genres such as oral traditions, performing arts, films, comics, and animation (anime). Total of 54 hours lecture.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:55pm