CC313205 Studies of Japanese Language Culture B(Japannese Classics)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC313205 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 古代国語文化研究Ｂ（国文学分野）

Subject Name
（Katakana）コダイコクゴブンカケンキュウB（コクブンガクブンヤ）

Subject Name in
English Studies of Japanese Language Culture B(Japannese Classics)

Instructor KUSANO MASARU

Instructor
(Katakana) クサノ　マサル

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Fri5-8：EDU L108

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

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

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Literature

Eligible Students

Keywords

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) Secondary School Japanese Language Education
（Abilities and Skills）
・Based on investigation of materials and books, to be able to examine the research theme on the field of secondary Japanese language education.
（Practical Abilities and Skills）
・To be able to analyze and develop the contents and teaching materials of secondary Japanese language education.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline To develop the ability to read and conduct advanced analysis of classical literature, we will engage in a close reading of The Tale of Genji.

The Tale of Genji was read by many people soon after its completion, and from the late Heian period onward it gave rise to numerous commentaries. When we think of premodern commentaries, we may imagine them as outdated or fantastical interpretations; however, they are traces of the diverse ways in which various people have read and interpreted The Tale of Genji, and many of them form the foundation of current interpretations. Even interpretations that have not been carried down to the present reflect, in some way, the values of the time in which those commentaries were produced.

In this course, while appreciating the world of The Tale of Genji, we will also reflect on the thoughts of the people who have continued to read it across the centuries, aiming to grasp its world from multiple perspectives.

Class Schedule lesson1 introduction
lesson2 A mock presentation and discussion led by the instructor
lesson3 Student presentations and discussion (1)
lesson4 Student presentations and discussion (2)
lesson5 Student presentations and discussion (3)
lesson6 Student presentations and discussion (4)
lesson7 Student presentations and discussion (5)
lesson8 Student presentations and discussion (6)
lesson9 Student presentations and discussion (7)
lesson10 Student presentations and discussion (8)
lesson11 Student presentations and discussion (9)
lesson12 Student presentations and discussion (10)
lesson13 Student presentations and discussion (11)
lesson14 Student presentations and discussion (12)
lesson15 conclusion

Not to be conducted.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. The primary text will be the Shinpen Nihon Koten Bungaku Zenshū (New Edition of the Complete Japanese Classical Literature Series). Since purchasing it may be difficult at present, resources such as Japanknowledge are recommended. The following commentaries will be used for reference:

・Rinitsushō (Ōfū, 2012)
・MingōNisso (Nihon Tosho Center, 1978)
・Hiromichi Hagiwara, Genji Monogatari Hyōshaku (Nihon Tosho Center, 1978)
・Hisamoto Shimazu, Taiyaku Genji Monogatari Kōwa (Meicho Kankōkai, 1983)
・Takuya Tamakami, Genji Monogatari Hyōshaku (Kadokawa Shoten)
・Yoshiko Shimizu & Jōji Ishida, Shinchō Nihon Koten Shūsei: Genji Monogatari (Shinchōsha)
・Shigeru Yanai et al., Iwanami Bunko: Genji Monogatari (Iwanami Shoten)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Microsoft Teams

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review In the first half of the course, guidance will be provided on how to prepare presentation materials, but students are encouraged to consult the course instructors freely.

For each class, students are expected to prepare by studying their assigned sections in advance, considering any questions or interpretations they may have. Based on this preparation, active participation and contributions during class discussions are required.

Requirements

Grading Method Evaluation will be based on the quality and completeness of presentation materials, the appropriateness of responses during discussions, and participation in questions and answers as a class. Depending on the number of students enrolled, a final paper may be required.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC313205	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	古代国語文化研究Ｂ（国文学分野）
Subject Name （Katakana）	コダイコクゴブンカケンキュウB（コクブンガクブンヤ）
Subject Name in English	Studies of Japanese Language Culture B(Japannese Classics)
Instructor	KUSANO MASARU
Instructor (Katakana)	クサノ　マサル
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Fri5-8：EDU L108
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Literature
Eligible Students
Keywords
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)	Secondary School Japanese Language Education （Abilities and Skills）・Based on investigation of materials and books, to be able to examine the research theme on the field of secondary Japanese language education. （Practical Abilities and Skills）・To be able to analyze and develop the contents and teaching materials of secondary Japanese language education.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	To develop the ability to read and conduct advanced analysis of classical literature, we will engage in a close reading of The Tale of Genji. The Tale of Genji was read by many people soon after its completion, and from the late Heian period onward it gave rise to numerous commentaries. When we think of premodern commentaries, we may imagine them as outdated or fantastical interpretations; however, they are traces of the diverse ways in which various people have read and interpreted The Tale of Genji, and many of them form the foundation of current interpretations. Even interpretations that have not been carried down to the present reflect, in some way, the values of the time in which those commentaries were produced. In this course, while appreciating the world of The Tale of Genji, we will also reflect on the thoughts of the people who have continued to read it across the centuries, aiming to grasp its world from multiple perspectives.
Class Schedule	lesson1 introduction lesson2 A mock presentation and discussion led by the instructor lesson3 Student presentations and discussion (1) lesson4 Student presentations and discussion (2) lesson5 Student presentations and discussion (3) lesson6 Student presentations and discussion (4) lesson7 Student presentations and discussion (5) lesson8 Student presentations and discussion (6) lesson9 Student presentations and discussion (7) lesson10 Student presentations and discussion (8) lesson11 Student presentations and discussion (9) lesson12 Student presentations and discussion (10) lesson13 Student presentations and discussion (11) lesson14 Student presentations and discussion (12) lesson15 conclusion Not to be conducted.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	The primary text will be the Shinpen Nihon Koten Bungaku Zenshū (New Edition of the Complete Japanese Classical Literature Series). Since purchasing it may be difficult at present, resources such as Japanknowledge are recommended. The following commentaries will be used for reference: ・Rinitsushō (Ōfū, 2012) ・MingōNisso (Nihon Tosho Center, 1978) ・Hiromichi Hagiwara, Genji Monogatari Hyōshaku (Nihon Tosho Center, 1978) ・Hisamoto Shimazu, Taiyaku Genji Monogatari Kōwa (Meicho Kankōkai, 1983) ・Takuya Tamakami, Genji Monogatari Hyōshaku (Kadokawa Shoten) ・Yoshiko Shimizu & Jōji Ishida, Shinchō Nihon Koten Shūsei: Genji Monogatari (Shinchōsha) ・Shigeru Yanai et al., Iwanami Bunko: Genji Monogatari (Iwanami Shoten)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	In the first half of the course, guidance will be provided on how to prepare presentation materials, but students are encouraged to consult the course instructors freely. For each class, students are expected to prepare by studying their assigned sections in advance, considering any questions or interpretations they may have. Based on this preparation, active participation and contributions during class discussions are required.
Requirements
Grading Method	Evaluation will be based on the quality and completeness of presentation materials, the appropriateness of responses during discussions, and participation in questions and answers as a class. Depending on the number of students enrolled, a final paper may be required.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
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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