Syllabus

Japanese Pop Culture Represented in Anime and Manga

Code
GJP3AY
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Japanese (JAA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Japanese1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 26 April 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 26 April 2024.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the development of Japanese popular culture since the Second World War
  • explain the cultural and economic conditions for the Japanese manga and anime industry
  • identify different forms of expression and narrative in the historical development of the Japanese genres of manga and anime.

Course Content

The course covers various aspects of Japanese manga and anime as a part of Japanese popular culture. After a brief overview of the development of Japanese popular culture since the Second World War to the present day, the growth of the Japanese market for manga and anime is examined as well as the development of these and related genres. Otaku culture and similar phenomena are also studied, at the same time as concepts and theories related to the field are introduced. Otaku culture in relation to gender issues is also discussed.

Assessment

  • Active participation in seminars
  • Written assignments
  • Oral presentation

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Japanese Pop Culture Represented in Anime and Manga - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • General entry requirements and English 6. Exemption from Swedish can be given.

Other Information

This course overlaps previous course codes GJP2MQ, GJP23U and JP1051.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.