Some introduction to unedited materials. Some introduction to unedited materials. Some introduction to unedited materials. Readings include love poetry, personal memoirs, military epics, kabuki drama, works of popular culture, and romantic fiction, such as the classic Tale of Genji. VLPA Introduction to the major works of 19th-early 20th century Japan in English translation, with readings of representative fiction, poetry, and criticism, plus films of selected works.
Areas covered include dialectical variation, language attitudes, gender differences, and pragmatics.
For participants in study abroad programs in Japan who complete 300-level language courses in approved programs in Japan. For participants in study abroad programs in Japan who complete coursework in Japanese literature or linguistics. VLPA K Ohta Introduction to the history of Japanese, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon. VLPA K Ohta Introduction to the history of Japanese, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon. Includes readings from Japanese newspapers and magazines.