AS 218 - Popular Culture in Contemporary Japan

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

In recent years a new image of Japan has become popular among younger generations around the industrialized world. Japan does no longer conjure images of geisha, samurai, zen monks, and World War II soldiers. To many, Japan now means primarily manga (comic books), anime (animated films), pop music, videogames, karaoke, and sushi. This course examines contemporary Japanese popular culture from its early modern origins, in order to understand how it is consumed and reproduced, therole it plays in the construction of gender, and the place it occupies in the complex relationship between national identity and globalization. Recommended background: previous experience in East Asian culture. Enrollment limited to 30. Staff.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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