The student is expected to acquire the necessary knowledge to move through the relevant historical cultural landscape in a critical manner by highlighting the dynamics that connect literary, historical and cultural phenomena. Students are also expected be able to present issues and problems related to the authors and literary works learned in the course. They will have acquired the tools to analyze various textual forms, particularly the literary text, applying the tools and methodologies of linguistic, philological, and literary investigation.
Ability to express personal judgement:
The student will have acquired the tools to deal critically and analytically with the literary works presented, producing thematic and intertextual paths and highlighting possible influences or reworkings.
Communication skills:
The student is expected to develop the vocabulary and knowledge necessary to expound on the issues related to the program with the appropriate command of language.
Learning skills:
The student will be able to independently approach Japanese literary production with an awareness of its cultural and historical implications. Will develop the learning skills necessary to independently undertake subsequent higher-level studies consistent with his or her education. Will develop the ability to adequately consult databases and other information available on the internet.
1. Classical Japanese Literature: historical and cultural background of the authors and works of the Nara and Heian periods, specifically poetry and narrative genres.
2. Medieval Japanese Literature: historical and cultural background of the authors and works of the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, specifically poetry, narrative genres, and theater.
3. Early-modern Japanese Literature: historical and cultural background of the authors and works of the first half of the Tokugawa period, specifically poetry, narrative, and theater.
