Intro to Japanese Animation credit:

3 Hours

Introduction to anime (Japanese animation), its history, its relevance in both a Japanese and global context, and its international impact; emphasis on philosophical inquiry into issues raised in a variety of dubbed/subtitled anime and critical analysis of related scholarly articles; discussion of the mechanics of anime creation and examination of its interaction with other media including videogames and manga. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Humanities - Hist & Phil Cultural Studies - Non-West