A general survey course. Reading and discussion topics form both classical and modern Japanese fiction in translation. The focus will be on modern Japanese literature, with special attention given to literature's relation to the nation. We will track how this literature transform throughout Japanese modernity and how its meanings and effects function to simultaneously tie together and pull apart national identity. Readings will also be assigned from secondary and theoretical materials.
All readings are available in English.
The development of Chinese fiction from earliest time with emphasis on the 20 th century. A survey course of major works in pre modern Chinese literature, including poetry, essays, short narratives and drama. Readings are available in translation and in the original.