Module: Japanese Literature and Film

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Japanese Literature and Film
Module Code	JA290
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Niamh Kelly Semester 2: Niamh Kelly Autumn: Niamh Kelly
Module Teachers	Ryoko Sasamoto Sakiko Pawlak
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
Array

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to Japanese literature and film and to bring students to a deeper understanding of its literary and cultural value as well as the media format particular to Japanese literature and film. The literary texts and films are introduced in their original language and in translation as appropriate. The module prepares students to develop their analytical skills by using Japanese literary texts and films as primary data to identify underlying cultural values and principles. Students will work individually and as a group, on a range of selected literary texts and films over the duration of the module.

Learning Outcomes

1. To describe and explain aspects of Japanese literature and film
2. To describe and explain the way literature and film is presented through a particular medium
3. To analyse literary texts and/or films with reference to context and background of the particular work.
4. To show an awareness of the range of literary and media texts in contemporary and traditional Japanese culture.
5. To demonstrate sustained engagement with the module.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Syncronous sessions
Directed learning	45	Pre-class reading
Class Presentation	18	Voice-Thread or in class
Report	25	Follow-up Essay
Portfolio Preparation	15	Weekly Reflective Journal
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The module introduces those texts especially significant throughout the history of Japanese literature (including some works of Lady Murasaki, Natsume Soseki, Dazai Osamu) while providing some background information for a deeper understanding of the literary works and films. Students are expected to read the texts before class, further analyze and discuss the texts in class, and complete homework (if specified) and all assignments.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Reflective journal	Weekly self-reflective journal	40%	n/a
Assignment	Presentation & follow-up essay	60%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Akutagawa, Ryunosuke: 0, Rashomon and Other Stories,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

13-DEC-11

Archives: