Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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LIT200ZA(文学 / Literature 200)
Comparative Literature

Gregory KHEZRNEJAT

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6202
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 火1/Tue.1
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

What is world literature? Why do some books become global bestsellers while others are deemed untranslatable? How does literature relate to other forms of art such as movies or music? This course will introduce the fundamental issues of modern comparative literary studies, including national canons, world literature, translation, and adaptation. We will discuss how comparing works with other texts across genres, languages, time periods, or forms of media can give us a fuller understanding of not only the text itself, but also how systems of literature combine to influence our impression of the text.

Goal

Students will practice critical reading and writing while learning the basic approaches used in comparative literary studies. Students will examine the historical development of comparative literature as a field while utilizing comparative methodology to read and respond to selected texts.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Classes will be divided roughly evenly between lectures and guided discussions. Short quizzes will occasionally be given to assess comprehension of weekly readings. Students will also be evaluated through a midterm examination and final paper. In-class feedback will be given for daily reaction papers and written assignments.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Introduction of course content and selection exam

2[対面/face to face]:What is Comparative Literature?

Basic terms and concepts of the field

3[対面/face to face]:Interliterary Theory

Relationships between national and world literature canons

4[対面/face to face]:World Literature

Development of the concept of world literature

5[対面/face to face]:Global Writing

Writing strategies within world literature

6[対面/face to face]:Literature and Colonialism

Colonialism and the world literature system

7[対面/face to face]:Decoloniality

Postcolonial voices in world literature

8[対面/face to face]:Review and Midterm Examination

A review of topics covered in the first half of the course

9[対面/face to face]:Themes and Images (1)

Relationships between language and interpretation

10[対面/face to face]:Themes and Images (2)

Specific examples of themes and images used in literature

11[対面/face to face]:Literature and Translation (1)

The invisibility of translation

12[対面/face to face]:Literature and Translation (2)

"Untranslatable" literature

13[対面/face to face]:Interartistic Comparison

Modernity, hypertextuality, and the relationship between literature and other forms of media

14[対面/face to face]:Final Synthesis

Review major themes of the course

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to perform close readings of weekly reading assignments and prepare to actively engage in class discussions. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Readings will be provided as handouts in class.

References

Domínguez, César, et al. Introducing Comparative Literature: New Trends and Applications. Routledge, 2015.
Hutchinson, Ben. Comparative Literature: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2018.

Grading criteria

Class contribution (30%), quizzes (20%), midterm examination (25%), final paper (25%)

Changes following student comments

None.

Prerequisite

None.