JPN 245 - Japanese Popular Culture: Manga, Anime, and So Much More!

This course will explore contemporary Japanese society by investigating its colorful, dynamic, and rich output of visual culture. More specifically, we will look at manga, cinematic anime, and items of material culture, illustrating how these examples of popular art teach us about the various aspects of life in Japan.

Units
3
Grade Basis
Regular Grades
Course Attributes
Gen Ed Attribute: World Cultures and Societies
Gen Ed Attribute: Writing
Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis
Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Artist
Gen Ed: Tier 2 Arts