Classical Japanese
JAPAN 106A
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Description
In this course, we will learn and practice reading the fundamental grammatical patterns of classical, or literary, Japanese (bungo). From Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji to Bashō’s famous haiku, this linguistic form appears in a wide variety of Japanese literature. In fact, traces of classical Japanese can still be found in modern Japanese and are often employed in news articles and song lyrics. As we read poetry, short stories, diaries, and more, students will not only gain the ability to read premodern vernacular texts with the aid of a dictionary, but will also develop a deeper appreciation for Japanese language and culture across the ages.
Recommended Prep
Japanese 130b or with instructor's permission.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
East Asian Langs & Civ
Course Component
Lecture
Subject
Japanese
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Arts and Humanities
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
