Reading Japanese Literature I
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC2185 | Media, Languages and Cultures | 2 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- MLAC2185
- School
- Media, Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module provides an introduction to Japanese literature and enables students to explore closely the texts in its target language. Students will also investigate how the texts reflect issues in Japanese society respectively. By examining the texts in its target language, students will be able to develop further on the core language they are learning in SMLC, as well as enhance the understanding of Japanese history, culture, people and society.
Target Students
Offered mainly as Elective module for year 2 International Communication Studies students who are STUDYING Japanese as core language module. Also available as elective module to all year 2 and year 3 students in UNM and JYA/Erasmus students who have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency (these students must contact the module convenor soonest possible for their level to be assessed before registering.) Not available for native speakers.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester.
Assessment
- 20% Presentation 1: Group presentation 15 minutes
- 20% Presentation 2: Individual presentation 15-20 minutes
- 60% Coursework 1: 2000-2500 word essay
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
to provide an introduction to Japanese literaryworksto increase understanding of Japanese literature and cultural background, society and people in which the chosen authors workedto develop the skills to identify and examine key themes or issues of the period in relation to the literary works studiedto develop further the skills of the target language to develop further the skills needed for close reading and textual analysisto develop further the skills needed for research and presentationLearning Outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding
This module will provide students with:
- knowledge and awareness of the cultural, historical and political contexts appropriate to Japanese culture
- knowledge and understanding of the key features of literary works produced by the selected authors
- knowledge and understanding of the authors and their work in relation to their literary and cultural context
- Intellectual skills:
This module will encourage students to:
- engage in discussion of literary texts from Japanese culture
- demonstrate a critical awareness of the culture, society and people of the texts selected
- demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of Japanese culture and relate it to specific contextual analysis
- Professional skills:
This module will train the students to:
- articulate knowledge and understanding of Japanese literature relating to the period studied
- undertake relevant research, construct and present a logical and sustained argument on a topic orally or in writing
- conduct research, evaluating and employing secondary sources in a scholarly manner
- Transferable skills:
This module will enhance transferable skills such as:
- work productively with others
- retrieve and process information
- time-management
- cross-cultural understanding
Conveners
- Dr Yut Moy Leong