Japanese Popular Culture: Manga, Anime and Japanese Society
Overview
Subject area
JPNS
Catalog Number
230
Course Title
Japanese Popular Culture: Manga, Anime and Japanese Society
Department(s)
Description
The development and cultural influence of Anime which represents the post WWII societal and psychological states of Japan and the Japanese people. The students will explore Japanese creation-myths, religion, westernization/socio-economic changes after the Edo-period and the impact of the Pacific War through screenings of carefully selected films and a variety of readings. Lectures and students work will be in English; films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
028498