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2023　World Literature 2

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Mitsubori Koichiro  Antoku Makiko  Kawamura Aya  Watanabe Akira  Yang Guanqiong  Tasaka Kenta 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(M-278(H121))  Thr1-2(M-278(H121))  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.H212
Credits
2
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2023/9/13
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

In this lecture, the students appreciate major works of World Literature. The lecture will begin with an explanation of the concept of "world literature", followed by an omnibus class of literary works from different regions such as Germany, France, Russia, China, Spanish-speaking countries.
By being exposed to major works of World Literature, students will learn how to read literary works themselves, understand the ways of thinking and the mentality of people who are geographically and historically far apart, and acquire methods of cross-cultural understanding.

Student learning outcomes

In the end of this lecture, the students will be able to
1) learn how to read and enjoy literary works,
2) understand the ways of thinking and the mentality of people who are geographically and historically far apart,
3) acquire methods of cross-cultural understanding.

Keywords

World Literature, Intercultural Understanding

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Instructors lecture literature of every country in turn.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction : What is World Literature? understand World Literature.
Class 2 German literature (１) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 3 German literature (２) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 4 German literature (３) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 5 Literature of Spanish-speaking countries (1) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 6 Literature of Spanish-speaking countries (２） learn how to read World Literature.
Class 7 Russian literature (1) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 8 Russian literature (2) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 9 Chinese literature (1) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 10 Chinese literature (2) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 11 Chinese literature (3) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 12 French literature (１) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 13 French literature (2) learn how to read World Literature.
Class 14 French literature (3) learn how to read World Literature.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Non required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Lecture materials are provided during class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students will be assessed on their commitment to the class (by response cards) (40%) and a final essay (60%).

Related courses

  • LAH.H110 ： Introduction to Foreign Languages 1
  • LAH.H111 ： Introduction to Foreign Languages 2
  • LAH.H211 ： World Literature 1

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Non required.

Other

N/A

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