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EALC 543 Contemporary Japanese Film
Seminar on the major developments in the contemporary (1980-present) Japanese film industry examining how filmmaking practices and film criticism have been influenced by such issues as transnationalism, postcolonialism, critical race theory, postmodernism, and new media. We survey recent industrial and stylistic trends as well as key critical debates. Class discussion, reports, and individual research papers. The course is offered at the 500 and 700 levels, with additional assignments at the 700 level. (Same as FMS 543.) Prerequisite: Junior status.
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Languages and Cultures
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/east-asian-languages-cultures/ba/
China, Japan, and Korea are three of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, offering rich literary and philosophical traditions, vibrant contemporary cultures, and cutting-edge technological innovation. Mainland China and Japan have the world’s largest economies after the United States and, along with South Korea and Taiwan, are key U.S. trading partners. Thousands of US companies do business with East Asia. The economic and political relationships between the U.S. and East Asia are will be among the most important for the U.S. in the 21st century.
Minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/east-asian-languages-cultures/minor/
China, Japan, and Korea are three of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, offering rich literary and philosophical traditions, vibrant contemporary cultures, and cutting-edge technological innovation. Mainland China and Japan have the world’s largest economies after the United States and, along with South Korea and Taiwan, are key U.S. trading partners. Thousands of US companies do business with East Asia. The economic and political relationships between the U.S. and East Asia are will be among the most important for the U.S. in the 21st century.