IMAP Department of Philosophy (Credit 2) 選択科目 Intended Year: Intended School:

Japan: A Literary History Japan: A Literary History Sub Title　 IMAP Survey Course Assistant Professor David WEISS

Numbering Code: Course Code: 2026 SpringTerm weekly Thu2 Ito C-206 Classroom E科目 (English, English)

: 2026/2/20 (14:32)

Course Overview	This course surveys the history of Japanese literature, from ancient times through the medieval period. We will read texts from a variety of genres: narrative tales, poetry, diaries, and plays. While the discussion of modern literature is beyond the scope of this course, the Meiji-period institutionalization of the academic discipline of national literature and the reception of traditional literature in modern times form one of its foci. We will examine the role of literature in the modern formation of a Japanese cultural identity. Other topics of focus include processes of canonization, the reception and modification of Chinese literary models, material and performative aspects of literary practice, and literature’s relationship to broader social, political, and religious currents.
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Notes	Remote/On-site Information regarding Moodle ● 対面授業 リアルタイム-オンライン授業 ハイブリッド授業（対面＋オンライン） オンデマンド型授業 課題提出型授業 教職 : 資格 :
Course Objectives	かなり優れている 優れている 及第である 一層の努力が必要 G_A-1 [修士：人文学と現代文化の理解] The class helps students understand the formation of a national canon of Japanese literature in the modern period. EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." SAT/PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass. G_A-2 [修士：専修分野の知識と理解] The class introduces major genres and periods of Japanese literature. EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." SAT/PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass. G_B-1-2a [修士：文献の読解力] Students read primary and secondary literature, thus acquiring skills needed for analysing Japanese literature. EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." SAT/PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass. G_B-1-4 [修士：表現力] Students learn to express their opinion in in-class presentations, discussions and a written report. EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." SAT/PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass. 九州大学文学部ディプロマ・ポリシー 九州大学文学部哲学コース・カリキュラムマップ(2025年度版)　　　九州大学文学部歴史学コース・カリキュラムマップ(2025年度版) 九州大学文学部文学コース・カリキュラムマップ(2025年度版)　　　九州大学文学部人間科学コース・カリキュラムマップ(2025年度版) 九州大学人文科学府人文基礎専攻ディプロマ・ポリシー　　　九州大学人文科学府人文基礎専攻・カリキュラムマップ(2025年度版) 九州大学人文科学府歴史空間論専攻ディプロマ・ポリシー　　　九州大学人文科学府歴史空間論専攻・カリキュラムマップ(2025年度版) 九州大学人文科学府言語・文学専攻ディプロマ・ポリシー　　　九州大学人文科学府言語・文学専攻・カリキュラムマップ(2025年度版)
Course Plan	授業形態（項目） 授業形態（内容） ● 講義 外国語演習 原典資料演習 実習／フィールド調査 Problem-Based Learning （問題発見・解決型学習） ● 学生のプレゼンテーション ● Moodle の使用 学外実習 野外実習 Textbooks : Shirane, Haruo and Tomi Suzuki, eds. Inventing the Classics: Modernity, National Identity, and Japanese Literature. Stanford University Press, 2000. Shirane, Haruo and Tomi Suzuki with David Lurie, eds.The Cambridge History of Japanese Literature. Cambridge University Press, 2016. Shirane, Haruo, ed. Traditional Japanese Literature: An Anthology, Beginnings to 1600. Abridged edition. Columbia University Press, 2012. Reference Books : Course Handouts : Course Plan () Tentative Weekly Schedules Lecture Exercise, Field trip etc. Comments, suggestions for the course preparation, review, etc. 1 Overview ○ 2 The invention of “Japanese literature” in the Meiji period ○ 3 Overview Nara period/ Myth and history: the ancient court chronicles ○ 4 Origins of Japanese poetry: the court chronicles and Man’yōshū ○ 5 Sinitic poetry and prose ○ 6 Overview Heian period/ Monogatari: Heian court tales ○ 7 Literary diaries ○ 8 Zuihitsu ○ 9 Court poetry ○ 10 Setsuwa ○ 11 Overview Kamakura and Muromachi periods/ Recluse literature ○ 12 Warrior tales ○ 13 Zen poetry ○ 14 Noh and kyōgen ○ 15 Late medieval popular fiction ○
Evaluation	Standpoint→ Evaluation Method ↓ G_A-1 [修士：人文学と現代文化の理解] G_A-2 [修士：専修分野の知識と理解] G_B-1-2a [修士：文献の読解力] G_B-1-4 [修士：表現力] Grading Percentage, Disqualification etc. In-class contribution ◎ ○ ○ 40% Presentation ○ ○ ◎ ○ 15% Report ○ ◎ ◎ 45% GPA Evaluation A B C D F 授業を通じて、総じて「かなり優れている」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、概ね「優れている」を超える活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「及第する」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、総じて「及第する」には達しないものの、それに近い活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「一層の努力が必要」の活動にとどまった。 Additional Information regarding Evaluation Method :
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