Art of Autobiography in Japan
Examines autobiographies written by prominent artists and intellectuals in Japan from the tenth century to the present. Subjects include the authors' lives and legacies, and how these works are informed by both the historical and cultural contexts in which they were written and by the genre itself. All reading, writing, and discussion will be in English. Asian Studies 379 (Topic: Art of Autobiography in Japan) and 379 (Topic 9) may not both be counted.
Prerequisites & course information
Examines autobiographies written by prominent artists and intellectuals in Japan from the tenth century to the present. Subjects include the authors' lives and legacies, and how these works are informed by both the historical and cultural contexts in which they were written and by the genre itself. All reading, writing, and discussion will be in English. Asian Studies 379 (Topic: Art of Autobiography in Japan) and 379 (Topic 9) may not both be counted.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027