JPNS 3611 - Speaking the Truth: Women's Counter-narratives of Korea and Japan uri icon

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  • Explores the rich history of women�s writing in premodern Japan and Korea, focusing on works produced by and for women in vernacular scripts (kana and han'gul) during the Heian (794-1185), Kamakura (1185-1333), and Choson (1392-1910) periods. Topics covered include the textual construction and subversion of idealized femininity, the representation of women's real lived experiences, and the subjective nature of historical truth. Recommended prerequisite: JPNS 1012, JPNS 1051 or KREN 1011. Same as KREN 3611.