Japanese Courses

1057 Japanese Society and Culture through Cinema

M 2-4:55

Blaine Connor

1. This course focuses on a critical study of carefully selected films that represent the rich cinematic heritage of Japan. It is designed to show students how Japanese culture and society can be studied through the works of master filmmakers. Films shown and discussed span a wide range of genres, modes of representation, and historical settings. Each film is judged as a work of art in its own right, and within the larger context of developing Japanese cinema and cine-cultural history. Students are also offered experience in cross-cultural analysis, assessing the worth and content of films, which show the West through Eastern eyes, and vise-versa.

2. Prerequisites: None

3. Recitations: None.

4. Class size: 60

5. This course is offered regularly during the fall term.