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講義概要/Course description
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“Shifty Characters”: A Survey of Shape-Shifters and Were-Creatures in Classic Literature and Film
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達成目標/Course objectives
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In folklore, mythology and fiction, shapeshifting is the act of metamorphosing from one physical form into another. Therianthropy, the transformation of a human into animal form and vice-versa (there are also legends that include transformation into plants and objects), can be accomplished in several ways : magical spells, magic powers of a talisman, divine intervention (whether for good or bad intention), or as a metaphoric nature. It is this metaphoric understanding that we examine in works of classic literature. Some film depictions of classic work are discussed as well.
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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No prerequisite course needed.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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Our first class will be held online (on demand).
What are the types of shifters? Picture activity. What is the metaphor of “the beast within”?
Reading List discussed and accessed.
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Origin of the word "therianthrope.” Who was writing about them and when did stories first appear?
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Ovid. Begin Metamorphoses
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More Ovid. Slavic Leshy woodland transformations and Norse Berserkers.
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Selkie (Scot-Irish), Púca (Celtic), Fey folk from the sea. Read The Selkie Bride.
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More sea shifters: Encantado -were-dolphins of Brazil. Draw legends and discussion on multimedia presentation.
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Discussion and reactions. Kitsune (Japanese) Tricksters in Japanese folklore. What does the “fox maiden” represent in old culture?
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Midterm presentations. The Wendigo of Algonquin Native American folklore. Algernon Blackwood famous short story.
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The foremost Asian vampire creature- Aswang (Philippines) Japanese scholar (Azuma) research and panel discussion on Pilipino shifters.
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Vampire transformations around the world.
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Lycanthrope (werewolf-Central Europe and North America).
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Discussion and reactions. More Skin Trade. Discussion and in-class reaction paper.
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Other representations and incarnations. Introduce Dumas The Wolf Leader.
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14
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Presentation workshop on The Wolf Leader.
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15
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Student presentations: <font color="#454545">The Wolf Leader</font>workshop groups. What shifters from this term were represented in this classic novella? |
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Please read assigned materials.
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Please read over class notes. Highlight new criteria and terms for use in essays/discussions later.
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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対面授業 / Classes in-person
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| 実施形態/Class Method |
ハイブリッド型ハイフレックス形式 / hybrid high flex
補足事項/Supplementary notesWe will study literary folktales and short stories examining such shapeshifters as the Leshy Slavic), Selkie (Scot-Irish), Berserker (Norse), Kitsune (Japanese), Púca (Celtic), Wendigo (Algonquin Native American), Encantado (Brazilian), Aswang (Pilipino), Vampire (worldwide), and Lycanthrope (werewolf-Central Europe and North America).
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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100%
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Reaction Papers/quiz 25%
Classwork projects/Participation 25%
Book Reports 25%
Final Presentations 25%
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教科書/Textbooks
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Digital downloads in Public Domain
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メッセージ/Message
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This class is for Readers (in English and Japanese) who have a strong interest in Gothic/fantasy fiction and folkloric metaphor and representation.
This course will be held in assigned classroom. If COVID becomes worse again, it will be held remotely using ZOOM. ZOOM session numbers may be found on class CoursePower page.
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その他/Others
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Regular and timely attendance, weekly participation, and preparation are absolutely critical to success in this class. Please communicate closely with instructor about any absence or lateness issues.
Please only contact teacher in class or by email: drgnitzao@gmail.com
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キーワード/Keywords
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Gothic literature, folklore, Ovid, shapeshifters, Dumas
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