ENG-240 The Fantastic in Japanese Literature
Through thoughtful examination of novels and
critical essays, students will explore the ways
in which cultural identity, geography, history
(particularly post-WWII), and technological
leadership manifest themselves in the fantastical
work of Japanese authors. We will discuss why the
"unreal" can be an effective tool for social and
political commentary while touching on themes
such as post-colonialism, transhumanism,
globalization, nuclear fear, and urban
alienation. Work may include novels by Kobo Abe,
Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto, and Kenzaburo
Oe.(Introduction to Literary Studies)
Prerequisites: FYS-101 or FYS-110