The course objectives are to introduce students to major works of traditional
China and Japan; to situate those works within their cultural, social and historical
contexts; to enhance students' critical abilities through the analysis of individual
literary works; and to develop students' communication skills through oral 
presentations and expository writing assignments.

Students' performance will be assessed through presentations, tests, papers, and a 
final examination.

The course is organized around a series of readings in traditional Chinese and
Japanese literature.  The topics covered are specific to the works under
analysis.  The works selected vary with the individual instructor.  The following
is a sample syllabus of readings for a single semester:

Murakami. The Tale of Genji (selections)
The Tale of Heike (selections)
Shonagon.  The Pillow Book
Confucius.  The Analects
The Essential Tao
The Confessions of Lady Nijo
Basho.  The Narrow Road to the Deep North

Students are required to abide by the University of Georgia academic honesty policy.