BK208302 Methods of Research on Japanese Present Literature

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BK208302 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 現代文学研究法

Subject Name
（Katakana）ゲンダイブンガクケンキュウホウ

Subject Name in
English Methods of Research on Japanese Present Literature

Instructor DALMI KATALIN

Instructor
(Katakana) ダルミ　カタリン

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Mon5-8：LET B251

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 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Literature

Eligible Students

Keywords Japanese contemporary literature, textual analysis, research methods, Haruki Murakami

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
（Abilities and Skills）
・Acquisition of research methods related to Japanese or Chinese literature and language

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Students will learn about modern literary research methods by analyzing Haruki Murakami’s novels (The Wild Sheep Chase and Norwegian Wood) from multiple perspectives. They will also improve their communication skills through group discussions.

Class Schedule Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Haruki Murakami in his Contemporary Context
Session 3: Reading A Wild Sheep Chase through Narratology
Session 4: Haruki Murakami and Raymond Chandler
Session 5: Transition in A Wild Sheep Chase
Session 6: Haruki Murakami and Hokkaido
Session 7: Reading Norwegian Wood through Psychoanalysis
Session 8: Reading Haruki Murakami through Gender and Feminist Criticism
Session 9: Parent–Child Relationships in Murakami’s Works
Session 10: Murakami and Adaptation (1): The Manga Firefly
Session 11: Murakami and Adaptation (2): Film Norwegian Wood (Film Screening)
Session 12: Murakami and Adaptation (3): Film Norwegian Wood
Session 13: The Reception of A Wild Sheep Chase and Norwegian Wood in the West
Session 14: Narrative Voice and Magic Realism in A Wild Sheep Chase
Session 15: Conclusion

Test/Report：Reports, feedbacks.

Comments：Other Murakami texts might be covered as well.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Text (in Japanese):
Murakami Haruki, Hitsuji o meguru boken, jo-ge. Kodanshabunko, 2004.
Murakami Haruki, Noruwei no mori jo-ge. Kodanshabunko, 2004.

Reference book:
Raymond Chandler, The Long Goodbye Vintage Crime/Black Lizard; Reissue edition (August 12, 1988)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle

(More Details) PowerPoint

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1：Read the handouts and check out the class schedule
Lesson 2-13：Read the texts and handouts in time
Lesson 14-15：Summarize your thoughts and submit your report in time

Requirements

Grading Method Reports (70%) and attitude toward the class (30%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Come well prepared - be sure to read the novels and handouts in time.

Other The language of the class is Japanese; therefore, excellent Japanese knowledge (JLPT N1) is required.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Letters
Lecture Code	BK208302	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	現代文学研究法
Subject Name （Katakana）	ゲンダイブンガクケンキュウホウ
Subject Name in English	Methods of Research on Japanese Present Literature
Instructor	DALMI KATALIN
Instructor (Katakana)	ダルミ　カタリン
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Mon5-8：LET B251
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	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Literature
Eligible Students
Keywords	Japanese contemporary literature, textual analysis, research methods, Haruki Murakami
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 （Abilities and Skills）・Acquisition of research methods related to Japanese or Chinese literature and language
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Students will learn about modern literary research methods by analyzing Haruki Murakami’s novels (The Wild Sheep Chase and Norwegian Wood) from multiple perspectives. They will also improve their communication skills through group discussions.
Class Schedule	Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Haruki Murakami in his Contemporary Context Session 3: Reading A Wild Sheep Chase through Narratology Session 4: Haruki Murakami and Raymond Chandler Session 5: Transition in A Wild Sheep Chase Session 6: Haruki Murakami and Hokkaido Session 7: Reading Norwegian Wood through Psychoanalysis Session 8: Reading Haruki Murakami through Gender and Feminist Criticism Session 9: Parent–Child Relationships in Murakami’s Works Session 10: Murakami and Adaptation (1): The Manga Firefly Session 11: Murakami and Adaptation (2): Film Norwegian Wood (Film Screening) Session 12: Murakami and Adaptation (3): Film Norwegian Wood Session 13: The Reception of A Wild Sheep Chase and Norwegian Wood in the West Session 14: Narrative Voice and Magic Realism in A Wild Sheep Chase Session 15: Conclusion Test/Report：Reports, feedbacks. Comments：Other Murakami texts might be covered as well.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Text (in Japanese): Murakami Haruki, Hitsuji o meguru boken, jo-ge. Kodanshabunko, 2004. Murakami Haruki, Noruwei no mori jo-ge. Kodanshabunko, 2004. Reference book: Raymond Chandler, The Long Goodbye Vintage Crime/Black Lizard; Reissue edition (August 12, 1988)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)	PowerPoint
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1：Read the handouts and check out the class schedule Lesson 2-13：Read the texts and handouts in time Lesson 14-15：Summarize your thoughts and submit your report in time
Requirements
Grading Method	Reports (70%) and attitude toward the class (30%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Come well prepared - be sure to read the novels and handouts in time.
Other	The language of the class is Japanese; therefore, excellent Japanese knowledge (JLPT N1) is required.
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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