Japanese Popular Culture: Expression and Consumption
The course examines global and local conceptions of Japanese popular culture through the lens of anime/animation studies and games studies.
It questions the relevance of the very concept of ‘popular culture’ for the 21st century from the perspective of recent Japan-oriented media studies. It highlights issues that recur across popular media, such as playfulness, conventionality and critique, otaku, shōjo and kawaii.
All teaching and examination at the Department of Asian, Middle Eastern and Turkish Studies will continue to be web-based throughout autumn semester 2021.
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Course structure
The course contains 7.5 credits (ECTS).
Teaching format
The course is given in the form of lectures and seminars.
Course planning and resources
Course details, planning and literature for Autumn 21 can be found in the learning platform Athena
Please note that only registred students have access to resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.
Assessment
The course examined on the basis of a digital home exam by the end of the course.
For a more detailed information, please refer to the course description in Athena.Examiner
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Do you have questions about the courses in Japans Language and Culture?
Student Councelor:
studievagledare.asien@su.seDirector of Studies:
Johan Fresk
