Translation 		Modern Japanese Literature II (A)
Thu. 2nd. Period Walt Wyman
Keywords:
Culture, Discussion, Grammar, Literature, Speaking, Vocabulary, Writing, Translation

In this class, you will read samples of literature by some of Japan's representative writers. You will improve your writing skills by translating them into English. You will receive detailed feedback on your writing.

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

  • Improve basic writing skills
  • Develop critical thinking skills by translating difficult or "untranslatable" Japanese expressions
  • Develop communication skills by discussing difficult expressions

Writing activities: 65%
Online Discussions: 30%
Other: 5%
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  • 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
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  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
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  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
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  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
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  • Review
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  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
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  • Translation Tips
  • Short lecture
  • Weekly reading/discussion
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  • Review
13

Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.
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Make-up Class (optional) - Details will be announced in class.
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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 student you CANNOT take two Japanese Literature I classes from me (both "A Writing" and "B Translation") 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.