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LIT300BC(文学 / Literature 300)
Seminar in Japanese Literary Writings 1A

Seiki ENDO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Letters
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A2615
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月5/Mon.5
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name 市外濠‐S302
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category 日本文学科
他学科公開科目
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Day or Night

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Outline (in English)

Course Outline: Tang-shi xuan (Selection of Tang Poems) is an anthology of Tang poetry (465 poems) compiled by Li Panlong (1514-1570) during the Ming dynasty, and is known to have been a widely read Chinese classic during the Edo period in Japan. In this course, we will select and closely read relatively short poems from Tang-shi xuan, and while appreciating their appeal, we will complete original translations by critically examining existing Japanese translations, as well as commentaries written in literary Chinese. In addition, we will learn about the social background, culture and customs during the Tang which formed the foundation for the creation of Tang poetry, as well as the forms and rules of Tang poetry.
Learning Objectives: By the end of the course, students will:
A. have acquired basic knowledge about Tang-shi xuan;
B. understand the form and rules of Tang poetry;
C. have acquired basic skills for reading and understanding Tang poetry; and
D. be able to critically examine existing translations and notes and have acquired the ability to interpret Tang poetry in an original way.
Learning Activities Outside of the Classroom: Students are expected to read the presentation material prior to each class. Study time will be a minimum of 4 hours per class.
Grading Criteria/Policy: presentations 40%; participation in discussion 20%; final paper 40%.

Default language used in class

日本語 / Japanese