GUIDELINES FOR READING JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT

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Due on Nov.14th and Dec 19th

Write a 500-800 word reading journal (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, and 1” margins all around; refer to MLA format style https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/) focusing on your thoughts and responses to the assigned reading for the previous month. Don’t be overly concerned with grammar (although spell-check will be helpful!), but do put a lot of thinking into your reading journals since they will be key to fruitful discussions in class and even your final paper.

You could bring printed-out version to the class; also, you can submit the Journal to my email address maran@lit.nagoya-u.ac.jp; I’d send out confirmation email once your assignment is received. If you might be late for the submission, please email me in advance. Also, if you are sitting in, you are encouraged to submit your journal to me, though it is not a must.

Reading Journal Format

Include the following information at the top of each numbered reading journal:



Your Name
Course Title
Date
Reading Journal #
Title of article (MLA format)










You should engage with ONE or TWO reading(s) as listed in our syllabus—one of which MUST be the required readings—and you are expected to review, evaluate and even critique certain concepts and arguments presented; you should be able to present your own interpretation and viewpoints. It is recommended that you also refer to films we have screened, but the discussions of the readings should always be prioritized.

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