JPNSE 0085 - JAPANESE TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will look at a broad array of fictional works that deal with the supernatural in Japan. The material is arranged historically, ranging from the seventh century to contemporary times, and including ancient myths, theater and narrative fiction, poetry, picture-books, film and anime. The ostensible purpose of the course is to provide a broad view of Japanese literature and culture from a particular angle-the representation of the supernatural. However, by looking at the non-human and the non-natural, students are also encouraged to think about human society and individuality in different historical periods in Japan.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: Asian Studies, DSAS Cross-Cult. Awareness General Ed. Requirement, DSAS Geographic Region General Ed. Requirement, DSAS Literature General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Global&Cross Cul GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Humanistic GE. Req.

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