Literary and Cultural Discourse in Modern Japan will introduce students to seminal texts (in English translation) that defined literary and cultural discourse from the Meiji period to present-day Japan. Specifically, the course has three central aims:
1. To help students to attain a strong degree of familiarity with key Japanese literary texts and to understand how they relate to their various literary, cultural, political and historical contexts. Through this it is hoped that students will not only gain a deeper understanding of specific texts and writers but will also better understand the range of issues and competing and contradictory narratives that shape modern Japanese culture.
2. To help students, through reading and discussion, to develop their understanding of critical theory and its practical application in textual analysis.
3. To help students develop and refine their research, analytical and critical writing skills, culminating in a research essay drawing on primary and secondary sources and compliant with relevant academic conventions. This research project will be broken into a number of subcomponents to be completed at various stages throughout the semester.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Display familiarity with key modern Japanese texts in translation
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between these texts and their literary, cultural, political and historical contexts.
3. Analyse and discuss the content, structure and context of specific works
4. Conduct research drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources
5. Develop a viable research topic and write a research paper effectively analysing said topic in accord with appropriate academic conventions.

Required Resources

A full reading list will be made available on wattle prior to the semester's start. Some texts will be provided by the instructor, others students will have to purchase or borrow from the library.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Course Overview; Transitional literature and the emergence of the novel (1); Higuchi Ichiyo	in-class quizzes
2	Transitional Literature (2) Nagai Kafu & Kunikida Doppo	in-class quizzes
3	Transitional Literature (3) Shimazaki Toson & The Broken Commandment	in-class quizzes; Response Essay #1
4	Self & Ego (1) Soseki's individualism, Sanshiro & Kokoro	in-class quizzes
5	Self & Ego (2) Akutagawa Ryunosuke & Hayashi Fumiko	in-class quizzes; Title & Proposal
6	Self & Ego (3) Dazai Osamu's Shameful Life	in-class quizzes; Response Essay #2
7	War, Memory, Revolution (1) Kuroshima Denji & Ibuse Masuji	in-class quizzes
8	War, Memory, Revolution (2) Ishikawa Jun, Miyamoto Yuriko & Abe Kôbô	in-class quizzes
9	Kawabata Yasunari	in-class quizzes; Response Essay #3
10	Postwar Discontent & Alienation (1) - Mishima and Oe	in-class quizzes; First draft
11	Postwar Discontent & Alienation (2) Abe Kobo's The Woman in the Dunes & Tsushima Yuko	in-class quizzes
12	Fantastic & the Unreal - Medoruma Shun & Murakami Haruki	in-class quizzes; Response Essay #4; Paper Final copy due 7 Nov

Tutorial Registration

There are no tutorials for this class.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Quizzes	35 %	1,2
Response Essays (*4)	30 %	1,2,3
Research Paper	35 %	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation is not specifically assessed. However, as the class is largely discussion centred, regular attendance and active participation are critical components of the learning process.

Examination(s)

There are no exams for this class.

Assessment Task 1

Quizzes

Every class for which a reading has been assigned will begin with a quiz to check students' preparation.

Makeup quizzes will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. In such circumstances it is incumbent on the student to contact the instructor and make arrangements as early as possible.

Assessment Task 2

Response Essays (*4)

600 word essays intended to help students to consolidate readings and class discussion whilst further developing their analysis of the texts and improving their written English skills.

Assessment Task 3

Research Paper

A 3000 word research paper will assess students' ability to read critically and to write effectively. The paper will be broken into four components in order to provide students with guidance and feedback over the course of the semester. The components of the paper will be:

Title & Proposal - 5%

Outline & Bibliography -5%

Rough Draft - 10%

Final submission - 15%

Academic Integrity

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Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

As a general rule we will endeavour to return assessments within 1 week of the stated submission deadline. With longer assessments (such as the rough draft or final copy of the essay) slightly more time may be required

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

As a rule, resubmission of assignments will not be permitted

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