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Original: 5/2/2006 11:08 AM
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Tuesday, May 02, 2006
 
Currently Reading
Snow Country (Vintage International)
By Yasunari Kawabata
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Summer Session to Begin

I know its been a while for this class to actually have a session. Been kinda busy. but I have been thinking about the story Snow Country by Kawabata quite a bit lately, and wondered if any of my former students would like to participate in a discussion. If you're interested, read the book--it's easily available at any bookstore and library--and let me know. Class begins around the middle of May...

How to read: Snow Country is a story about how modernization and urbanization has dulled Japan's national spirit and identity, and one man's subconscious effort to try to restore it within himself. As you read it, pay attention to how the main character, Shimamura views the snow country and its inhabitants. Be extra careful of the imagery that might suggest Japan, particularly its flag, and how these images relate to national spirit and rejuvenation.

Former Students

Sei Shonagon
(Sleeping Cutie)
Kamo no Chomei
(Sammy Storm)
Ono no Komachi
(Detachable)
Murasaki Shikibu
(Bane Vixen)
Fujiwara Kinto
(Ddsb 2000)

Izumi Shikibu
(Japblkgrl)
Ex-Emperor Gotoba
(Barb Eric_Bojo)
Sugawara Michizane
(Ca1boy)
Minamoto Toshiyori
(Takunishi79)
Fujiwara Ietaka
(Guest)

Michitsuna no haha
(Jerjonji)
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scrambling to find my copy and re-read it!
Posted 5/2/2006 6:10 PM by jerjonji Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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Wow, sensei.  I'll pop into class when I can.  But I have the bar exam in a few months, so I'l have to play hooky from you class pretty often.  Good to see class is back in session though! 
Posted 5/5/2006 9:30 PM by SammyStorm2 Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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mmmmm i will also do so! i know i haven't been around much. ok, alot but yay classes!! *hugs*
Posted 5/6/2006 8:50 PM by detachable - reply

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I will try to locate a copy...will have results in a few days!
Posted 5/8/2006 11:37 AM by Purin_kun Xanga Premium Member - reply

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