2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EAST3284 Advanced Japanese in Context 4: Literature
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Martin Ward
Email: m.s.ward@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 2 Japanese (or equivalent)Module replaces
EAST3264This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
By the end of this module, students will have- gained an awareness of modern Japanese literary texts and confidence in reading them;
- attained an understanding of key moments and authors in the development of modern literature;
developed skills for close reading, engagement and critique of the texts.
As literary Japanese utilizes to the full the ambiguity of Japanese syntax, the course will build and strengthen generic translation and reading comprehension skills.
Learning outcomes
To write Japanese fluently and accurately in all language tasks and, in translation between English and Japanese, to use both languages accurately, with correct spelling and grammar.
Skills outcomes
Reading comprehension and translation skills of literary Japanese; critical analysis skills.
Syllabus
The course will introduce students to the beauty and complexity of literary Japanese, through reading original works (from the 1910s to the present). The chosen texts will be selected from among the most influential and well-known moden Japanese writers such as Natsume Sôseki, Akutagawa Ryûnosuke, Mishima Yukio and Murakami Haruki. The classes will consist of short introductory lectures, reading, translation and discussion of particular texts.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 180.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
90 hours preparation for classes45 preparing critical essay
45 preparing for exam
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Ongoing monitoring of comprehension, translation, and critical thinking skills in student-led seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/07/2018
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