HS 410 - Special Topics Non Western History

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

History

Description:

A study and critique of anime (animation) and manga (comic books) in Japan. Anime and manga constitute the perfect medium to visually and narratively capture what is perhaps the overriding issue in present-day Japan: the shifting nature of identity in a rapidly changing society. The course will investigate the ways in which anime and manga present complex issues in an in-depth and sophisticated manner, uncovering identity conflicts, fears over rapid technological advancement and environmental pollution, and other key themes present in contemporary Japanese imaginary. Aesthetics, production, and reception of anime and manga will be explored against the backdrop of Japan's political, social, and cultural history. Students can choose between a creative project such as a digital video pilot for an anime or a manga storyboard, and a major research paper about the historical contexts of these genres

Credits:

1.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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