Japan’s Long 20th Century in Short Fiction

From the rapid, dislocating modernization of the early decades, through war and regeneration, to global economic and cultural influence and a century's end amidst a “lost decade” of disrupture and national self-examination, Japan’s 20th century is vividly reflected in short literature that can enrich social studies, literature and other curricula. This course considers a selection of lesser-known works from five periods in Japan’s 20th century that have made it into translation but perhaps not yet into the secondary school classroom.

• • Starts:
  • February 24, 2024
• • Ends:
  • April 6, 2024
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Seminars & Short Courses
• • Offered to:
  • Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
• • Registration and Info:

  • Course is full. Course format: five one-week asynchronous discussion forums and four live discussion groups. Participants must attend two of the four live meetings of their choices. Asynchronous component: February 24-April 6; live meetings: Tuesdays, March 5, March 19, 26, and April 2, 6:30-7:45 ET. Participants receive all readings, certificate of completion for 20 hours, and $100 completion stipend. Priority to teachers in New England and New York. Questions? Contact program facilitator Lynn Parisi.