Translation 		Modern Japanese Literature II (B)
Thu. 4th. Period Walt Wyman
Keywords:
Academic English, Culture, Discussion, Grammar, Literature, Vocabulary, Writing

In this class, you will read samples of literature by some of Japan's representative writers various genres. You will improve your writing skills by translating the samples and writing short essays about them in English. You will gain hands-on translation experience by translating texts into English while thinking about the historical context.

Delivery: Online (conducted from SFC classroom). This class is basically "on-demand". You do not have to attend the "live" classes.

  • Gain hands-on translation experience
  • Develop critical thinking skills by translating difficult or "untranslatable" Japanese expressions
  • Develop communication skills by discussing difficult expressions
  • Improve basic grammar and writing skills

Translation activities: 65%
Short essays: 30%
Other: 5%
1

  • Overview (explanation of class requirements, rules, etc.)
2

  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
3

  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
4

  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
5

  • Review
6

  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
7

  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
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  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
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  • Review
    10

    • Translation Tips
    • Short lecture
    • Weekly reading/discussion
    11

    • Translation Tips
    • Short lecture
    • Weekly reading/discussion
    12

    • Review
    13

    Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.
    14

    Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.
    15

    Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.

    • Schedule and class format may change due to the COVID-19 situation. Please see the SFC-SFS course page for announcements.

    • If you are a borderline A/B or B/C student you CANNOT take two Japanese Literature I classes from me (for example, A and B levels) at the same time. Please choose one level.

    • Cheating will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating (copy/pasting text from websites, etc.) will automatically fail.

    • Lecture notes, assignments and homework will be posted on the SFC-SFS course page.

    • Note to international students: this class requires fairly high Japanese reading proficiency.