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Overview
What you will study
The Invitation to The Tale of Genji - The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture course offered by Waseda University will give an overview of the story of The Tale of Genji with ample visual references to explain the daily court life, manners and customs, and aesthetic sensibilities, as well as the city (Kyoto), society, and systems that Japanese aristocrats developed a thousand years ago. As a result, students will gain a precise and sophisticated understanding of the world of the tale.
Furthermore, with The Tale of Genji and its reception history as a pivotal point, the course structure will enable participants to approach the foundations of Japanese culture and its spirituality that have been passed down from the ancient time.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The narrative of The Tale of Genji , and its unique language, including the poetry found throughout
- Lifestyles, manners and customs, and aesthetic sensibilities of the Heian period (794-1185) nobility (with ample visual references)
- The Heian period city, spaces, society, and institutions
- The reception of The Tale of Genji and the development of “Genji Culture”
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Literature Asian studies View 8 other Short Courses in Asian studies in JapanAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Ideally, students have at least partially read one of the English translations of The Tale of Genji , but even those who have not are welcome if they have an interest in reading the text.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 JPY for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 JPY for the full programme during 1 months.
- Free
- Optional upgrade available
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