Modern Japanese Literature & Society (LTCS2030)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Languages & Cultures School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1 Hour/ Week
General contact hours 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
LTCS1003
Assessment methods
Weekly Tasks, Exam, Plan, Presentation.
Course enquiries
Doctor Lucy Fraser (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course deals with the manner in which modern Japanese literature reflects issues of concern in Japanese society, among them family life, the ageing population, war, identity, gender and sexuality. Critical reading, against the grain of the translated text and "unlearning" of the unconsciously acquired preconceptions will be encouraged. The course aims to give an added dimension to the students' understanding of Japan through the study of the relationship of literature to society. This course may be cancelled if there are fewer than 20 enrolments.
