21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World (FIRST College)

Course Title: 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World Class Rule #1 Class Rule #2 Prepare your notebook and pen.  Class Rule #3 Mute your microphone. Click this if you want to say something....

Course Title: 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World Class Rule #1 Class Rule #2 Prepare your notebook and pen.  Class Rule #3 Mute your microphone. Click this if you want to say something. Type in the chat box your Click this to open chat box. questions or comments. Class Rule #4  Week 12 Lesson: Other Asian Literature: Japanese Literature Guess the Anime Death Note One Punch Man Jujutsu Kaisen Bleach  My Hero Academia After this module, you will be able to: 1. Connects to current issues through literary pieces; 2. Understand the general history and background of Japanese literature; 3. Get familiar to the different Japanese Literature media; and 4. Compare and contrast the various 21st century literary genres and their elements, structures, and traditions from across the globe Getting to know: JAPAN Japan is an island country in East Asia. A global leader in the automotive, robotics and electronics industries, Japan has made significant contributions The Japanese Flag to science and technology. Understanding Japan Culture Japan is an archipelago, or string of islands, on the eastern edge of Asia. Japan is popularly referred to as the Land of the Rising Sun. It is best known for its scenic beauty, food, and cleanliness.  Understanding Japan Culture The culture of Japan is well known around the world, including its art, cuisine, music, and popular culture, which encompasses prominent comic, animation and video game industries. Foundations of Japanese Literature In the early Heian period, the system of phonograms known as kana (hiragana and katakana) was developed. These are the writing systems that are better known in Japan today.  Foundations of Japanese Literature The first writing of literature in Japanese was occasioned by influence from China. Kanji constitute one of the two systems used to write the Japanese language, the other being the two indigenous kana syllabaries, this was during the Heian Period.  Foundations of Japanese Literature With the aid of these writing systems, Japanese literature has been distributed and recorded in different classes of media. Different Types of Japanese Literature Prose Poetry Manga Anime Japanese Prose - Novels and Stories Japan also has its fair share of stories and novels. Notable among them are Ryunosuke Akutagawa (The Spider’s Thread), Osamu Dazai (No Longer Human), and Haruki Murakami (Norwegian Wood). Japanese Prose - Folk Tales The Japanese has a huge variety of folk tales, some wide-known throughout the world. Examples are “The Tale of Momotaro the Peach Boy” and “The Tale of Princess Kaguya”. Japanese Prose There are also a lot of tales of mythology in Japan, namely that of Izanagi and Izanami, the divine twins that created the world. Japanese Poetry - Haiku and Tanka Haiku Haikus are the most well-known form of Japanese poetry. Traditionally, haiku poems are non-rhyming and have 17 syllables, broken up into a 5-7-5 formation. Japanese haiku poetry centers around themes of nature and the seasons. Japanese Poetry - Haiku and Tanka Tanka Tanka is the modern name for classic Japanese poetry, meaning “short poems.” Tanka poetry is non-rhyming. There are five lines in a tanka with a meter pattern of 5-7-5-7-7. MANGA AND ANIME: The Difference Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) by Koyoharu Gotouge MANGA A term used in Japan that both refers to comics/graphic novel and cartooning which is typically printed in black and white. Comes from two Japanese words, MAN which means “Whimsical” or “Impromptu” and GA meaning “Pictures”. Considered a form of Japanese literature, just as much as the novel or short story, and it is just as rooted in the Japanese cultural context. ANIME Hand-drawn and computer animation originating from Japan. A combination of graphic arts, characterization, cinematography and other forms of imaginative and individualistic techniques. The term was derived from the English word “ANIMATION” ANIME Hand-drawn and computer animation originating from Japan. A combination of graphic arts, characterization, cinematography and other forms of imaginative and individualistic techniques. The term was derived from the English word “ANIMATION” MANGA AND ANIME: The Difference To oversimplify, anime are TV shows or movies, while manga are comic books or graphic novels.  Wrap-up haiku/s 1. Poems that have the meter pattern of 5-7-5 are called _______, and are the most-well known Japanese poetry. kana was developed in the early 2. The writing system known as _____ Heian period of Japan. 3. “The Tale of Momotaro” is an example of Japanese prose called folk tale/s ________. Manga are comics, graphic novels, or cartooning typically printed 4. ______ in black and white. 5. _____________ Haruki Murakami is the author of the best-selling novel “Norwegian Wood.” 6. What are the different types of Japanese Literature ? Prose Poetry Manga Anime 7. What does MAN and GA mean in the term manga? MAN- Whimsical or Impromptu GA- Pictures Quiz 1 WW5 1. Japan is referred to as ______________. a. Land of the Morning Calm b. Land of the Rising Sun c. The Emerald of the Equator d. Pearl of the Orient 2. Japanese writing was influenced by which country? a. China b. Vietnam c. Hongkong d. Indonesia Quiz 1 WW5 3. The novel Osamu Dazai is translated to the term called? a. Norwegian Wood b. The Spider's Thread c. No Longer Human d. The heavenly flows 4. This is an example of a Japanese Folk Tale. a. The night on the battle field b. The cave of beasts c. The Princess Kwan-Yin d. The tale of Princess Kagura Quiz 1 WW5 5. Haiku centers in what theme? a. Spring and Summer b. Nature and Waterfalls c. Seasons and Life d. Nature and Seasons 6. Tanka is also known as ________? a. Short Poems b. Short Image c. Life Lesson d. Life Plans Quiz 1 WW5 7. When the words whimsical and picture are combined it produce a new word known as? a. Mana and gana b. Mana and ga c. Tana and iku d. Tana and imu 8. This are japanese graphic novels in black and white form. a. Anime b. Comics c. Manga d. Webtoons Quiz 1 WW5 9. A combination of graphic arts, characterization, cinematography and other forms of imaginative and individualistic techniques. a. Anime b. Comics c. Manga d. Webtoons 10. Japan has made contributions to _______ and ________. a. Science and Math b. Technology and Mechanics c. Food and Culture d. Science and Technology Key Answers 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. D