JAPN325 Japanese Culture through Anime, Manga and Music
Updated: 02 October 2008| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | None | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Restrictions | JAPN225 or JAPN425 | ||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||
| Combined Units |
JAPN425 - Japanese Culture through Anime, Manga and Music |
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| Coordinator(s) | Therese Burton (tburton@une.edu.au) | ||||||
| Unit Description | This unit explores contemporary Japanese popular culture through content areas such as anime, manga, popular music, television and the spread of Japanese popular culture to other countries. On successful completion of this unit, students will have some understanding of the role popular culture plays in everyday life in Japan and ways in which ideas and values are communicated through it. They will also be equipped for more knowledgeable and meaningful engagement with Japanese people. This unit is designed to assist students learning Japanese as a foreign language to develop an understanding of Japanese culture. However, it would also be suitable for anyone interested in building up a foundational knowledge of Japanese popular culture. | ||||||
| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | ||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | ||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |