LGBT Literature and Film in Japan - 51935 - LGBT 2400 - 801 |
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Topical Course Description: This course explores portrayals of LGBT in modern and contemporary Japanese literature and film. Topics for study and discussion include history of LGBT in premodern to contemporary Japan, definitions of gender, family roles, changing understandings of gender role and evolution of portrayals of LGBT within Japanese society. The works of Saikaku Ihara,Yukio Mishima, Mutsuo Takahashi, Nobuko Yoshiya, modern and contemporary manga, and various films will be examined. Class discussions and activities, readings, and written assignments aim at developing students' critical skills. Knowledge of Japanese is not required. Students may only receive credit for one of these courses: LGBT 2400 or ASST 2000 (or 2030).
Associated Term: 2024 Spring Registration Dates: Oct 29, 2023 to Jan 18, 2024 Registration Levels: Graduate, NonDegree Continuing Undergrad, Undergraduate Japan Campus Base Lecture Schedule Type Classroom In-Person Instructional Method Credit Hours: 3.000 Seats Available: 29 |