Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
Course Title:
Japan Studies 201 (Cultural)
Course Number:
JSC201
Course Description:
This course will enable students to explore contemporary social and culture issues in Japan using the English language. It aims to encourage critical thinking through analysis of Japanese pop culture media and practices, including TV programmes, manga and anime, magazines, sport, fashion, and so on. Students will have the opportunity to study the media and pop culture texts of most interest to them. For Japanese students, it also aims to improve their English skills through engagement with English written texts and international students. Students will prepare for each week by doing short readings or viewings in English, as well as their own independent research on upcoming topics. In the class session they will join in discussion activities before listening to a short lecture. They will then expand their critical inquiry into the topic by further independent study activities, including their own research. This will be shared in short writing/video
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
201.pdf
