Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Hosei University
Course Title:
Media and Globalization
Course Number:
A6326
Course Description:
With Disney films and anime becoming popular all over the world, it is hard not to see animation as a dominant form of global media. But how can we explore animation in its global position? Focusing on animation from the U.S., Japan, as well as Europe and parts of Asia, in this class we will closely examine the particularities of animation, exploring different thematic topics that intersect with globalization. Throughout the semester we will be engaging with the aesthetics of animation, analyzing its history, production processes, and global presence. In the first section of the class, we will learn how animation functions as a certain type of technology, how it operates transnationally, and how this is representative of contemporary globalization. In the second section of the class, we will examine specific topics that are relevant to globalization, including the spread of culture, the ethics of globalization, and global environmental destruction.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
FAVS 399
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