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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Topics: modern poetry romaticism naturalism war literature Old vs. new Japan in literature female writers of the 20th century contemporary trends in Japanese literature
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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The course is focused on more detailed study of Japanese literature since 1868 and deeper analysis of selected topics. Individual topics are used to demonstrate styles of particular Japanese writers. Students discuss and compare work of Japanese literature and similar styles of European literature.
Upon successful completion ot the course students will have a wider knowledge of modern Japanese literature, will be able to analyse individual literary work from the point of view of particular literary styles and schools, which is mostly based on reading.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of modern Japanese literature on Bachelor´s programme level.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Seminar Work
oral presentation, written report on a given topic, oral exam (covering topics from Literature Seminars 1 and 2)
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Recommended literature
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Keene, D. (1985). Dawn to the West: Japanese Literature of the Modern Era - Fiction, Poetry, Drama. New York.
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Keene, D. (1993). Seeds in the Heart. New York.
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Keene, D. (1976). World Within Walls. New York.
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Miner, E.; Odagiri, H.; Morrell, R. (1988). The Princeton Companion to Classical Japanese Literature. Princeton.
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Švarcová, Z. (2005). Japonská literatura 712 - 1868. Praha.
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Winkelhöferová, V. (2008). Slovník japonské literatury. Praha.
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