Proseminar: Methods and Materials Used in Conducting Research in Japanese Studies

3 units

This course provides an introduction for graduate students to the methods and materials used in conducting research in Chinese and Japanese studies. The course will present fundamental paradigms and problems specific to the study of East Asian languages, literatures, and cultures as well as familiarize students with the vast body of print and web-based research tools necessary to work with original texts in Chinese and Japanese from all periods. Students are encouraged to use the course to pursue individual research interests as they explore the broader contexts, approaches, and questions central to the study of East Asian cultures. Guest lectures by faculty and librarians in East Asian subjects. Prerequisite: graduate level or permission of instructor.