JAP108 Individual Reading of Japanese Fiction

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Matela, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Mejzlíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marek Mikeš, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Rozwałka, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Ivan Rumánek, PhD. et PhD (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – 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
  • Tanizaki Džúničiró- Sestry Makiokovy.
  • Kawabata Jasunari- Sněhová země, Hlas hory.
  • Ibuse Masudži- Černý déšť.
  • Murasaki Šikibu- Příběh prince Gendžiho I-IV. Preklad Karel Fiala.
  • Manjóšú
  • 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
The course is taught annually.
Note related to how often the course is taught: Kurz probíhá na základě pravidelných konzultací s vyučujícím/vedoucím práce.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo japanistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučujícího.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2015, recent)
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