Recognize some of the basic themes and images in the literature and film of Japan. Texts Hume, Nancy, ed. Anthology of Japanese Literature. One Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro. Some Prefer Nettles.
All reading is to be completed by the date assigned.
Viewing of three films is also required. These may be rented on your own, or you may watch them in the audio visual room in the library. The short videos will be seen in class. We will adhere to the assignments on this schedule, though we may have to make some adjustments in the schedule. Week One Introduction to course.