JAP208 Individual reading of jap. in translations

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Bc. Mgr. Jakub Havlíček, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is aimed at individual reading of Japanese prose and poetry published in English, Czech or other translations. The objective is to become familiar with the main works of Japanese literature, its renowned authors and the topics its deals with, and to acquire a deeper understanding of Japan’s cultural and social background. Publications are to be found in the Main Library, individual choice is welcomed.
At the end of the course students will be able to
define the main themes in selected works of Japanese literature;
explain the social and cultural context of the themes of the selected works in analytical text;
demonstrate the knowledge of selected works of Japanese literature and their topics in analytical text;
compare the selected topics of chosen literary works in analytical text;
formulate their opinions on the analyzed literary works in scholarly discussion.
Syllabus
  • No regular classes – the course is based on self-study of selected literary works. Due to the nature of the course (individual reading) the coursework is based on the students’ individual work. Regular consultations about read novels and their topics, however, are recommended.
Literature
  • Kawabata Jasunari- Sněhová země, Hlas hory.
  • Ibuse Masudži- Černý déšť.
  • Murasaki Šikibu- Příběh prince Gendžiho I-IV. Preklad Karel Fiala.
  • Kjóka Izumi- Mnich z hory Kója. Zahrada 2007.
  • Manjóšú
  • Tanizaki Džúničiró- Sestry Makiokovy.
  • Abe Kóbó- Písečná žena.
Teaching methods
Self-study and reading of selected literary and scholarly works, individual work on final essay. Individual tutorials – consultations.
Assessment methods
A critical essay of 3000 words and an interview will serve as a basis for assessment.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo japanistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučujícího.
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