JPAN 4000 Seminar in Japanese Literature and Culture

This capstone Seminar will expand students’ knowledge of Japanese literature and culture through reading and discussion of major works in Japanese. It explores trends and issues in literary scholarship, introduces research methodology in the field, and deepens understanding of the cultural contexts of literary works. The seminar requires students to read critically and to analyze and write about Japanese literature and culture using both Japanese and Western critical approaches. This is a Writing Intensive course required of all ASN Majors in the Language: Japanese concentration and all who will seek teacher certification in Japanese. May be used to fulfill the ASN 4800 Senior Seminar requirement. Taught in Japanese and English with writing exercises in both languages. Prerequisite(s): JPAN 2110
Credits: 3.0