Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Waseda University
Course Title:
Japanese Cinema and Literature
Course Number:
Course Description:
This course examines visual adaptations of Japanese literary works. Through comparative analysis of textual and visual media we will discuss issues including the relationship between content and style, politics of representation (such as hyper femininity/masculinity), intended readership/audience, aesthetics, and genre characteristics. Students will learn about Japanese cinema as the artistic expression of individual directors and gain a better understanding of the history of Japanese society as reflected and documented in literature and popular culture.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
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