Japanese Literature as World Literature JAPN 360 (4)

Maps out Japan’s contributions to the world’s literary heritage, whether in the form of one of the nation’s great authorial voices, a particular period or movement, or a defining theme. This exploration will tease out the ways in which these contributions are inscribed in a dynamic global matrix wherein cultures are negotiated and transformed through on-going dialogue and exchange. Students may repeat this course for further credit. Prerequisite: 45 units or permission of the department.