JAPA 360: Topics in Japanese Popular Culture

JAPA 360-001: Introduction to Anime and Manga Studies
(Fall 2018)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR

Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320A

Section Information for Fall 2018

JAPA 360 - 001: Introduction to Anime and Manga Studies

This course serves as an introduction to four main strands of scholarly inquiry into anime, manga, and their related media and fan practices. We will examine anime and manga from a historical perspective, a cinematic and literary perspective, the perspective of Cultural Studies, and the perspective of the emerging discipline of Fan Studies. Throughout the semester, we will return to the themes of transnational economies and gender, both of which are integral to the study of demographically determined intellectual properties. By the end of the course, students will be intellectually equipped to engage deeply not only with anime and manga but also with a wider range of global entertainment media. 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

In-depth look at anime and manga in order to arrive at a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultures and histories that generated these art forms, as well as how they continue to shape international entertainment media and fan subcultures. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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