Subject | Humanities & Social Sciences

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Introduction to Japanese History, Society and Culture through Film

Students watch one film before each class. In the lecture videos, the instructor picks up and breaks down some scenes in that film for students' deeper understanding of Japanese society, history, and culture. The lecture video utilizes audiovisual materials such as historical records, news footage, and YouTube video to make the introductory course suitable for those who have never been to Japan. This course also goes over the film directors and the aesthetic qualities of movies to introduce students to film and visual studies.

Content/学習内容

Staff/スタッフ

    • Teacher
    WATANABE Kohki
    University of Tsukuba
    Assistant Professor

Competency/コンピテンシー

Learning Goal

  • Be able to explain the basics of Japanese society, culture, and history
  • Be able to talk about the major film directors of Japan
  • Be able to critically analyze films

Contact/お問合せ先

JV-Campus Secretariat

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