ASST 207
An Exploration of Japanese Language and Culture Fall 2018
Division I Writing Skills
Cross-listed JAPN 407
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Language is the primary means for human beings to lead social lives and it expresses, embodies and symbolizes cultural and social reality. This tutorial will examine the intertwining ways in which the Japanese language reflects the patterns of life and intrinsic beliefs of Japanese, while exploring how this linguistic code may influence and shape the ways Japanese think. We will look into the following topics: polite language and the variety of personal pronouns in order to examine how the hierarchical structure of Japanese society is reflected in them. Also, we will explore women’s speech, youth and queer Japanese to discuss social and gender identities and the role of linguistic stereotypes in manga, anime and TV dramas as well as the “easy Japanese movement,” which depicts the shift from a monolingual to multilingual Japanese society. And finally, our examination will investigate the semantic and cultural losses that occur in translations from Japanese prose to English prose. The course is conducted in either Japanese or English with materials drawn from linguistics and sociocultural studies both in Japanese and English. Students wishing to take the course in English should register under ASST 207T and students wishing to take the course in Japanese should register under JAPN 407T. Japanese language learners will not only develop analytical and critical thinking, but will gain more advanced Japanese skills such as reading to understand the logic of arguments, exponent narrative, and academic presentations and writing.
The Class: Format: tutorial
Limit: 10
Expected: 10
Class#: 1410
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: attendance and participation, 5 short papers, 5 critiques, and one final project; ASST 207T will meet once a week; JAPN 407T will meet twice a week
Extra Info: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites: none for ASST 207T; a 400-level Japanese language course, advanced level Japanese proficiency or permission of instructor for JAPN 407T
Enrollment Preferences: current or prospective Japanese, Chinese, and Asian Studies majors
Unit Notes: students wishing to take the course in English should register under ASST 207T and students wishing to take the course in Japanese should register under JAPN 407T
Distributions: Division I Writing Skills
Notes: meets Division 1 requirement if registration is under ASST or JAPN
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
JAPN 407 Division I ASST 207 Division I
Attributes: Linguistics

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