— Japanese Cinema

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduction to Japanese cinema from early silent films to the present. Explores important directors, genres, stars, themes and techniques in relation to specific historical and cultural contexts. Lectures and readings in English. Films in Japanese with English subtitles. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Film Viewing 3 hour(s). Cross Listing: JPN 164 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Film Viewing 3 hour(s). Cross Listing: JPN 164 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).