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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Jan 07, 2026
 
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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JPNSE 0083 - INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LITERATURE


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces, through English translations, some of the outstanding works which make up the literary heritage of Japan. The student becomes acquainted with a non-Western literary tradition by exploring similarities and differences in ways of thinking and modes of expression. Readings include selections from ancient poetry, classical Romances, forms of drama, early modern fiction, haiku poetry and modern novels.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: Asian Studies, DSAS Literature General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Global&Cross Cul GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Humanistic GE. Req.


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