BK208201 Surveys of Japanese Present Literature

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BK208201 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 現代文学概説

Subject Name
（Katakana）ゲンダイブンガクガイセツ

Subject Name in
English Surveys of Japanese Present Literature

Instructor DALMI KATALIN

Instructor
(Katakana) ダルミ　カタリン

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon3-4,Weds7-8：LET B204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

・Lecture　・Discussion

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Literature

Eligible Students

Keywords Japanese contemporary literature, literary history

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Japanese and Chinese Languages and Literatures
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Basic understanding of Japanese or Chinese literature and language

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The course will follow the development of Japanese literature from early modern times to the present day, with special attention to the historical and social context of the literary texts. Students are required to read various literary texts during the course, and submit short essays based on their reading experience.
Students will improve their communication skills through group discussions.

Class Schedule Lesson 1：Introduction
Lesson 2：The formation of modern literature (overview)
Lesson 3：Literature before/during World War II (part 1)
Lesson 4：Literature before/during World War II (part 2)
Lesson 5：From wartime to the period of high economic growth (part 1)
Lesson 6：From wartime to the period of high economic growth (part 2)
Lesson 7：From wartime to the period of high economic growth (part 3)
Lesson 8：The trend of popularization (part 1)
Lesson 9：The trend of popularization (part 2)
Lesson 10：High-consumption society and literature (part 1)
Lesson 11：High-consumption society and literature (part 2)
Lesson 12：Literature in the 21st century (part 1)
Lesson 13：Literature in the 21st century (part 2)
Lesson 14：Japanese modern literature from Western perspective
Lesson 15：Summary
Test/Report：Test

Comments：Students will have to submit assigmnents during the course.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Text (in Japanese):
Yamazaki Yoshimitsu, et al. Nihonkingendai bungakushi e no shotai. (Hitsuji shobo, 2024).

Reference books:
Donald Keene, "A History of Japanese Literature" series. (For details, see the Japanese syllabus.)
Ando Hiroshi, Nihon kindaishosetsu shi. Chuosensho, 2020.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Other (see [More Details])

(More Details) PowerPoint

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1：Read the handouts and check out the schedule
Lesson 2 - 14：Complete the assignments and start preparing for the exam in time.
Lesson 15：Summarize your thoughts

Requirements

Grading Method Final examination (50%) + Assignments (40%) + Attitude toward the class (10%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Let’s explore the diversity of contemporary literature together!
The language of the class is Japanese; therefore, excellent knowledge of Japanese is required.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Letters
Lecture Code	BK208201	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	現代文学概説
Subject Name （Katakana）	ゲンダイブンガクガイセツ
Subject Name in English	Surveys of Japanese Present Literature
Instructor	DALMI KATALIN
Instructor (Katakana)	ダルミ　カタリン
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon3-4,Weds7-8：LET B204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
・Lecture　・Discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Literature
Eligible Students
Keywords	Japanese contemporary literature, literary history
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Japanese and Chinese Languages and Literatures （Knowledge and Understanding）・Basic understanding of Japanese or Chinese literature and language
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The course will follow the development of Japanese literature from early modern times to the present day, with special attention to the historical and social context of the literary texts. Students are required to read various literary texts during the course, and submit short essays based on their reading experience. Students will improve their communication skills through group discussions.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1：Introduction Lesson 2：The formation of modern literature (overview) Lesson 3：Literature before/during World War II (part 1) Lesson 4：Literature before/during World War II (part 2) Lesson 5：From wartime to the period of high economic growth (part 1) Lesson 6：From wartime to the period of high economic growth (part 2) Lesson 7：From wartime to the period of high economic growth (part 3) Lesson 8：The trend of popularization (part 1) Lesson 9：The trend of popularization (part 2) Lesson 10：High-consumption society and literature (part 1) Lesson 11：High-consumption society and literature (part 2) Lesson 12：Literature in the 21st century (part 1) Lesson 13：Literature in the 21st century (part 2) Lesson 14：Japanese modern literature from Western perspective Lesson 15：Summary Test/Report：Test Comments：Students will have to submit assigmnents during the course.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Text (in Japanese): Yamazaki Yoshimitsu, et al. Nihonkingendai bungakushi e no shotai. (Hitsuji shobo, 2024). Reference books: Donald Keene, "A History of Japanese Literature" series. (For details, see the Japanese syllabus.) Ando Hiroshi, Nihon kindaishosetsu shi. Chuosensho, 2020.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Other (see [More Details])
(More Details)	PowerPoint
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1：Read the handouts and check out the schedule Lesson 2 - 14：Complete the assignments and start preparing for the exam in time. Lesson 15：Summarize your thoughts
Requirements
Grading Method	Final examination (50%) + Assignments (40%) + Attitude toward the class (10%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Let’s explore the diversity of contemporary literature together! The language of the class is Japanese; therefore, excellent knowledge of Japanese is required.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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