WGS.154 Gender and Japanese Popular Culture

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Same subject as 21A.143[J], 21G.039[J]
Prereq: None
3-0-9 units
HASS-H
T 1 - 4PM
Room 1-375

Examines relationships between identity and participation in Japanese popular culture as a way of understanding the changing character of media, capitalism, fan communities, and culture. Emphasizes contemporary popular culture and theories of gender, sexuality, race, and the workings of power and value in global culture industries. Topics include manga (comic books), hip-hop and other popular music, anime and feature films, video games, contemporary literature, and online communication. Students present analyses and develop a final project based on a particular aspect of gender and popular culture. Several films screened outside of regular class meeting times. Taught in English.

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