Introduction to Japanese Popular Culture

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course explores Japanese pop culture through the lenses of social sciences, cultural studies, media studies, and business management studies. This course aims to understand the origin, contemporary trends, and future perspective of Japanese pop culture. There will be a series of lectures, discussions, and a research project. We will also examine the complexity of its development and learn to identify the cultural differences and similarities between the entertainment culture of Japan and US-American cultures. Students will also learn about media and business management theories relevant to studying Japanese pop culture and frameworks to deepen their understanding, acquire new perspectives and effectively communicate and interact with others regarding this topic.