Japanese Pop Culture & Society

Catalog description

This course will explore Japanese society and its cultural identity through various manifestations through popular culture, including food, fashion, pop music, manga, anime, otaku fandom, and internet culture. Through examination of various artifacts of Japanese popular culture, reading of critical essays, and hands-on activities, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of Japanese popular culture and the societal issues it reflects while familiarizing themselves with some important concepts in cultural studies. Prerequisite: None.