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JAPN0103A-S12

CRN: 20585
First-Year Japanese

First-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context. (JAPN 0101, JAPN 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Kyoko Davis
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 311
Schedule:
11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
LNG

JAPN0103B-S12

CRN: 20747
First-Year Japanese

First-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context. (JAPN 0101, JAPN 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Kyoko Davis
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 303
Schedule:
1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
LNG

JAPN0103X-S12

CRN: 21171
First-Year Japanese
Drill

First-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context. (JAPN 0101, JAPN 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Masahiro Takahashi
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 438
Schedule:
2:50pm-3:40pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0103Y-S12

CRN: 20586
First-Year Japanese
Drill

First-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context. (JAPN 0101, JAPN 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Masahiro Takahashi
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 403
Schedule:
10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0103Z-S12

CRN: 20587
First-Year Japanese
Drill

First-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context. (JAPN 0101, JAPN 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Masahiro Takahashi
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 403
Schedule:
9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0110A-S12

Cross-Listed As:
SOAN0110A-S12

CRN: 22118
Current Social Issues in Japan

Current Social Issues in Japan
In this course we will use ethnography, fiction, and historical studies to examine some of the underlying themes of Japanese culture. Japan is a highly developed, post-industrial society renowned across the globe for economic success in the post-World War II period. What historical and social factors have shaped Japan’s contemporary culture, and how have interactions with other countries influenced Japanese society? We will study a number of different spheres of Japanese life including the family and the workplace to better understand contemporary society. We will pay special attention to Japan’s global position and its relationship to the United States. 3 hr. lect./disc.

Instructors:
Linda White
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 338
Schedule:
8:00am-9:15am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, SOC

JAPN0198A-S12

CRN: 22040
Japanese Poetry (in English)

Japanese Poetry (in English)
This course examines the tradition of Japanese poetry. Beginning with the earliest recorded poems of the seventh century, we continue through to the modern period. We will examine the forms and aesthetics of poetry and its uses within fiction, diaries, and drama. All works will be read in English translation. 3 hrs. lect./disc.

Instructors:
Carole Cavanaugh
Location:
Freeman FR1
Schedule:
11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, LIT

JAPN0202A-S12

CRN: 20588
Second-Year Japanese

Second-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0201. (JAPN 0201 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Kyoko Davis
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 311
Schedule:
9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
LNG

JAPN0202Y-S12

CRN: 20748
Second-Year Japanese
Drill

Second-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0201. (JAPN 0201 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Kyoko Davis, Masahiro Takahashi
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 438
Schedule:
1:45pm-2:35pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0202Z-S12

CRN: 20589
Second-Year Japanese
Drill

Second-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0201. (JAPN 0201 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Masahiro Takahashi
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 403
Schedule:
11:15am-12:05pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0217A-S12

CRN: 21635
Contemporary Japanese Fiction
Haruki Murakami&His Generation

Contemporary Japanese Fiction: Haruki Murakami and His Generation
Contemporary Japanese literature is dominated by the work of Haruki Murakami and writers who have been influenced by him. We will examine Murakami's work in detail, including A Wild Sheep Chase, Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, and Kafka on the Shore, and then look at the relationship between Murakami and other contemporary writers (Yoko Ogawa, Ryu Murakami, Natsuo Kirino). Murakami's impact on the visual arts (Takashi Murakami and "Superflat") and the wider culture will also be examined. Students will gain a strong grounding in contemporary Japanese culture through the eyes of one of its most interesting and influential practitioners.

Instructors:
Stephen Snyder
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 338
Schedule:
1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, LIT

JAPN0236A-S12

Cross-Listed As:
HIST0236A-S12

CRN: 22015
History of Modern Japan
Please register via HIST 0236A

The History of Modern Japan
In this course we will review the major themes and events of modern Japanese history from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the present. Through reading a variety of primary texts, historical analyses, and literature, as well as watching films, we will explore the formation of the modern Japanese nation-state, Japan’s colonial project in East Asia, 1920s mass culture, the question of Showa fascism, and Japan’s unique postwar experience, from occupation to high-growth and the “lost decade” of the 1990s. We will pay particular attention to the relationship between changes within Japan and larger global trends. 3 hrs. lect./disc.

Instructors:
Max Ward
Location:
Twilight Hall 302
Schedule:
9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, HIS, SOC

JAPN0236Y-S12

Cross-Listed As:
HIST0236Y-S12

CRN: 22018
History of Modern Japan
Please register via HIST 0236Y

The History of Modern Japan
In this course we will review the major themes and events of modern Japanese history from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the present. Through reading a variety of primary texts, historical analyses, and literature, as well as watching films, we will explore the formation of the modern Japanese nation-state, Japan’s colonial project in East Asia, 1920s mass culture, the question of Showa fascism, and Japan’s unique postwar experience, from occupation to high-growth and the “lost decade” of the 1990s. We will pay particular attention to the relationship between changes within Japan and larger global trends. 3 hrs. lect./disc.

Instructors:
Max Ward
Location:
Freeman FR2
Schedule:
1:30pm-2:20pm on Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0236Z-S12

Cross-Listed As:
HIST0236Z-S12

CRN: 22019
History of Modern Japan
Please register via HIST 0236Z

The History of Modern Japan
In this course we will review the major themes and events of modern Japanese history from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the present. Through reading a variety of primary texts, historical analyses, and literature, as well as watching films, we will explore the formation of the modern Japanese nation-state, Japan’s colonial project in East Asia, 1920s mass culture, the question of Showa fascism, and Japan’s unique postwar experience, from occupation to high-growth and the “lost decade” of the 1990s. We will pay particular attention to the relationship between changes within Japan and larger global trends. 3 hrs. lect./disc.

Instructors:
Max Ward
Location:
Freeman FR2
Schedule:
3:00pm-3:50pm on Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0290A-S12

CRN: 22041
The Tale of Genji (in English)

The Tale of Genji (in English)
/The Tale of Genji/ is the world’s first psychological novel. This rich narrative centers on the political intrigues and passionate love affairs of Genji, a fictional prince barred from the throne. In this course we will explore the narrative through a close reading in English translation. Students will gain knowledge of the aesthetic, religious, and social contexts of the Heian period, one of the most vibrant eras in Japanese culture. We will also trace how Genji monogatari has been interpreted over ten centuries in art, theater, films, and most recently, manga. (Formerly JAPN 0190) 3hrs. lect/disc.

Instructors:
Carole Cavanaugh
Location:
Freeman FR1
Schedule:
3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, LIT

JAPN0302A-S12

CRN: 20590
Third-Year Japanese

Third-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0301. (JAPN 0301 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Nobuo Ogawa
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 538
Schedule:
9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
LNG

JAPN0302Y-S12

CRN: 22400
Third-Year Japanese
Drill

Third-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0301. (JAPN 0301 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Nobuo Ogawa
Location:
Freeman FR2
Schedule:
10:10am-11:00am on Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0302Z-S12

CRN: 20858
Third-Year Japanese
Drill

Third-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0301. (JAPN 0301 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill

Instructors:
Nobuo Ogawa
Location:
Freeman FR2
Schedule:
9:05am-9:55am on Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0330A-S12

Cross-Listed As:
SOAN0330A-S12

CRN: 21636
Global Japanese Culture

Global Japanese Culture - In English
In this course we will examine the transformation of Japanese cultural identity (Japanese-ness) as products, ideas, and people move across the borders in and out of Japan. Social scientists have been particularly interested in the Japanizing of non-Japanese practices and products such as hip hop and hamburgers, as well as the popularity of Japanese styles and products on the global scene. We will take an anthropological approach using texts such as Millennial Monsters, Remade in Japan, and Hip Hop Japan to examine the issues of cultural hybridity, identity, and globalization.

Instructors:
Linda White
Location:
Freeman CK2
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, SOC

JAPN0402A-S12

CRN: 21658
Advanced Japanese

This course is a continuation of JAPN 0401. 3 hrs. lect./disc.

Instructors:
Nobuo Ogawa
Location:
Freeman FR1
Schedule:
1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

JAPN0435A-S12

CRN: 21890
Workshop/Literary Translation

Workshop in Literary Translation
Literary translation is a valuable but often neglected skill for advanced language learners. In this workshop we will consider the basic theoretical arguments in translation studies influencing translation styles and then practice translation in a variety of literary genres. Sessions will include discussions of translation strategies and active peer critique of sample translations. Each student will produce a substantial translation as the semester project. Topics covered will include: text selection, translation ethics, practical methodologies, and publishing industry standards. (JAPN 0402 concurrent or prior)

Instructors:
Stephen Snyder
Location:
Freeman HAM
Schedule:
9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, LIT, LNG

JAPN0436A-S12

Cross-Listed As:
HIST0436A-S12

CRN: 22161
Rdings in Japanese History
Please register via HIST 0436A

Readings in Japanese History: Modernism and Fascism between the World Wars
The 1920s in Japan is typically understood as a period of political and cultural experimentation, as witnessed by the rise of avant-garde cultural groups and radicalized social movements. In contrast, the 1930s is portrayed as Japan's "dark valley", in which this sense of experimentation was suppressed or co-opted by the state. In this course, we will revisit these tumultuous decades by engaging with a range of historical assessments, novels, and critical essays. We will begin by examining theories of modernism and fascism, and then explore the changing socio-cultural milieu in interwar Japan, including mass-culture, modernization, romanticism, imperialism, and utopianism. (formerly HIST 0418)

Instructors:
Max Ward
Location:
Sunderland Lanuage Ctr 203
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
AAL, HIS

JAPN0500A-S12

CRN: 21083
Independent Project

Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.

Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0500B-S12

CRN: 21084
Independent Project

Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.

Instructors:
Carole Cavanaugh
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0500C-S12

CRN: 21085
Independent Project

Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.

Instructors:
Kyoko Davis
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0500D-S12

CRN: 20917
Independent Project

Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.

Instructors:
Nobuo Ogawa
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0500F-S12

CRN: 21174
Independent Project

Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.

Instructors:
Stephen Snyder
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0500G-S12

CRN: 21279
Independent Project

Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.

Instructors:
Masahiro Takahashi
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0500H-S12

CRN: 21454
Independent Project

Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.

Instructors:
Linda White
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0700A-S12

CRN: 20036
Honors Thesis

Honors Thesis
Students write a thesis in English with a synopsis in Japanese on literature, film, or culture. The topic for the thesis is chosen in consultation with the instructor. (JAPN 0475)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0700B-S12

CRN: 20037
Honors Thesis

Honors Thesis
Students write a thesis in English with a synopsis in Japanese on literature, film, or culture. The topic for the thesis is chosen in consultation with the instructor. (JAPN 0475)

Instructors:
Carole Cavanaugh
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0700D-S12

CRN: 20592
Honors Thesis

Honors Thesis
Students write a thesis in English with a synopsis in Japanese on literature, film, or culture. The topic for the thesis is chosen in consultation with the instructor. (JAPN 0475)

Instructors:
Nobuo Ogawa
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0700F-S12

CRN: 21307
Honors Thesis

Honors Thesis
Students write a thesis in English with a synopsis in Japanese on literature, film, or culture. The topic for the thesis is chosen in consultation with the instructor. (JAPN 0475)

Instructors:
Stephen Snyder
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

JAPN0700H-S12

CRN: 21325
Honors Thesis

Honors Thesis
Students write a thesis in English with a synopsis in Japanese on literature, film, or culture. The topic for the thesis is chosen in consultation with the instructor. (JAPN 0475)

Instructors:
Linda White
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)