JAP117 Individual reading of jap. translations

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Bc. Mgr. Jakub Havlíček, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Rozwałka, 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 choices too are welcome.
Syllabus
  • 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 recommened.
Literature
  • Ibuse Masudži- Černý déšť.
  • Murasaki Šikibu- Příběh prince Gendžiho I-IV. Preklad Karel Fiala.
  • Abe Kóbó- Písečná žena.
  • Kjóka Izumi- Mnich z hory Kója. Zahrada 2007.
  • Kawabata Jasunari- Sněhová země, Hlas hory.
  • Manjóšú
  • Tanizaki Džúničiró- Sestry Makiokovy.
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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