JAPA212

Japanese Society and Culture in Film and Literature

15 points

Occurrences

  • JAPA212-20S1 (C) Semester One 2020
  • JAPA212-20S2 (C) Semester Two 2020 - Not Offered

Description

This course covers outstanding examples of modern (post 1867) and contemporary literature and film, including animated movies. Works covered have been selected both for their artistic merit and for their culturally interesting subject matter. Themes include the conflict between traditional and western values, colonialism and ethnic minorities such as Okinawa, the effects of the Second World War and the atomic bombings, post-war economic growth and its effect on people’s lives, the 1960s-70s student movement, and contemporary postmodern consumer society. The aims of the course are twofold: (a) to provide some basic skills in ‘reading’ modern Japanese literature and film and (b) to promote an understanding of Japanese society and its people. No knowledge of Japanese language is required.

Prerequisites

JAPA108, or
any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.