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Manga and Japanese Contemporary Culture - JPS124
It is widely acknowledged that manga and anime hold a significant place in contemporary Japanese culture and beyond. This unit provides an insight into the unique visual and linguistic narratives of manga and anime (such as symbolism; conventions; and the specific features and issues of manga/anime creation and circulation). A number of representative works are examined from socio-cultural, psychological, philosophical and literary perspectives. In addition, as the first manga/anime unit, this unit incorporates basic skills training for research and essay writing. This unit is conducted in English and is open to students of any Faculty interested in Japan.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Mio Bryce |
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| NCCW(s): | JPN123 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of International Studies Faculty of Arts |
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