For a 20-minute presentation to teach the class, choose a topic that interests you from the list below or a comparable topic that will extend our knowledge of Japanese history, culture and literature. On the day due, prior to the presentation, you will give me
-- a 1-2 page outline of your talk (so bring 2 copies -- 1 for me, 1 for you)
-- .a list of sources consulted, in perfect bibliographical form
Basis of evaluation:
Depth, coherence, and detail of knowledge presented.
Quality of connections made with our course texts and topics.
Effective teaching of class (organization, pace, voice, visual aids, etc.).
Informative, coherent outline (should be sufficiently detailed to recall material a year from now
Conventional format of bibliography.(see a handbook; put entries in
alphabetical order and don't number them)
Date
12/9: 1. Zen ink paintings(Zenga art) -
2. A Zen-infl art or pursuit -
1/13: 1. J/nese psychology (Doi?) -
2. J/nese culture (Benedict?) -
1/20: 1. The Bomb - -
2. Shinto, ancient nature rituals, festivals - -
1/27: 1.
2.
2/3: 1.
[2/10: 1.
2.]?
3/9 1.
2.
3/10 1.
2.
_SUGGESTIONS______________________________________________________
Eugen Herrigel, Zen & Art of Archery Chado: The Way of Tea J architecture
Kendo, art of swordsmanship J gardens Ikebana (flower arr.)
On, giri, gimu (Benedict,Chrys/Sword) Music J baseball
Women's roles in Japan Doi, Anatomy of Dependence J education
A Period of J history (see wall chart) Family life Gov't, business, econ.
Authors: Abe Kobo Yukio Mishima Yasunari Kawabata
Ariyoshi Sawako Dazai Osamu Haruki Murakami
Kenzaburo Oe Endo Shusako Mori Ogai
Junichiro Tanizaki Ryonusuke Akutagawa Throne of Blood (J.Macbeth)
Women writers Hayashi Fumiko The Tale of Genji J/nese myths, folklore, fairy tales Sumo (wrestling) J language
Noh, Kabuki or Bunraku drama The Samurai,Bushido spirit Artist Hokusai
J/nese military during WWII Rice cultivation Artist OtamuroJapan Alan Roland,"Self" in Japan Cinema (e.g., Kurosawa) Popular Culture
20thC J visual arts Japanese-Americans Bonsai