01:565:320 The Samurai Tradition in Japanese Literature and Film

Description: The samurai warrior as a focus of cultural and political expression in Japanese literature and cinema. Supplementary readings of secondary sources on samurai culture and thought.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Semesters Offered: Spring

Topics: Warriors and Warfare, Death with Honor, Ethical Use of the Sword

Expected Work: Attendance, response sheets, assignments, Final paper

Exams: None

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