Middlebury

JAPN 0451

Seminar in Classical Japanese

Seminar in Classical Japanese, Medieval to Edo Period
Samurai ideals and Buddhist thought coalesced in Medieval texts that continue to form the core of Japanese culture. In this seminar students will learn to read and translate the original classical language (bungo) in essays, warrior tales, and travel diaries from the 13th through the 17th century. We will discuss how Buddhist philosophy and samurai principles evolved into aesthetic values for aspiring urbanites in the Edo period. Students will gain knowledge of traditional writings familiar to contemporary Japanese readers and will master the orthography, vocabulary, and basic structures of the pre-modern language. Our readings will include the Hojoki, Heike monogatari, and Bashò„'s Oku no hosomichi. (Approval only) 3 hrs. sem.
Subject:
Japanese
Department:
Japanese Studies
Division:
Languages
Requirements Fulfilled:
AAL LIT LNG

Sections

Spring 2015

JAPN0451A-S15 Seminar (Cavanaugh)

Spring 2013

JAPN0451A-S13 Seminar (Cavanaugh)