Program Overview

Program Overview

The Power of Words is a course that examines how words retain power amidst crises, focusing on Japanese and English literature. It explores how words aid in resilience and self-renewal, with an emphasis on understanding the role of form in texts and social interactions to deepen comprehension of expression mechanisms.

Course Details

• Supported Language(s): English, Japanese
• Field of Study: Arts & Humanities Language
• Start Date: Jun 6, 2024
• Status: Ongoing

Course Description

This course delves into the history of English and Japanese literature, particularly in terms of form, as well as how forms work in written texts and human relationships. It aims to explore how words retain their power in texts and various cultural settings, with a focus on Japanese and English literature. The central focal point of the course is the form, which plays important roles not only in written texts and productions on the stage but also in mutual interactions and social customs.

Instructors' Perspective

The instructors highlight the importance of words in times of crisis, noting that words can help resist threatening forces and aid in gaining confidence and creating a new self. The course will explore how form provides the basis for expression in general, and by learning to read the mechanisms of form, students can develop a deeper understanding of words.

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