The Arts of the Japanese Stage
The course gives an overview of how different performing arts have developed. The focus is on medieval performing arts (noh) and the performing arts of the Edo period (Bunraku and Kabuki). It also covers certain music and dance genres that are not covered by these theatrical forms.
The course includes a number of compulsory film screenings.
Modules
The course consists of one module, 7.5 credits.
Teaching Format
The course is given in the form of lectures and film screenings.
Attendance is mandatory.
Course details and resources
Course details, planning and literature can be found in the learning platform Athena.
Please note that only registered students have access to downloadable resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.
Assessment
The course is examined by a written home exam. For more details see the course description.
The course description is avalible one month before the course starts.
Examiner
Gunnar Linder
The course literature list can be found in the learning platform Athena.
Please note that only registered students have access to downloadable resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.
Do you have questions about the courses in Japan's language and culture?
Student Councelor:
exp.asien@su.se
Director of Studies:
Johan Fresk
