JAPN 310: Japanese Cinema
Course Description:
An introductory scrutiny of major Japanese directors and genres with attention to film composition, choices of subject and character, ideas of the cinematic, and the relationship of cinema to Japanese culture and society. Students will analyze and critique films. Discussion of films will deal with the production of their historical, social, and cultural context, as well as issues dealing with popular culture and equity. Taught in English. (Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing)
An introductory scrutiny of major Japanese directors and genres with attention to film composition, choices of subject and character, ideas of the cinematic, and the relationship of cinema to Japanese culture and society. Students will analyze and critique films. Discussion of films will deal with the production of their historical, social, and cultural context, as well as issues dealing with popular culture and equity. Taught in English. (Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing)
2.1 and 2.2
This course was one of my favorite courses to take because of the content we were able to discuss about through watching Japanese films. From familial bonds to the essence of death, I was able to analyze and discuss various topics in the class with my peers through class discussions and projects. For example, in the paper seen below, I went into depth on the concept of funerals and undertaking after watching the film "Departures." I was blown away with the amount of respect that the funeral process showed for the deceased, causing me to reflect on my own experiences with the practices that the main character took part in (as seen in my paper on "Departures" below). Since I had taken similar courses on American film analysis at CSUMB, I thoroughly enjoyed doing analyses for Japanese films. If I ever catch myself with some free time, I would love to analyze another Japanese film such as "Kimi no Na Ha" to better my understanding of Japanese film making and how they incorporate cultural lessons through their work.
This course was one of my favorite courses to take because of the content we were able to discuss about through watching Japanese films. From familial bonds to the essence of death, I was able to analyze and discuss various topics in the class with my peers through class discussions and projects. For example, in the paper seen below, I went into depth on the concept of funerals and undertaking after watching the film "Departures." I was blown away with the amount of respect that the funeral process showed for the deceased, causing me to reflect on my own experiences with the practices that the main character took part in (as seen in my paper on "Departures" below). Since I had taken similar courses on American film analysis at CSUMB, I thoroughly enjoyed doing analyses for Japanese films. If I ever catch myself with some free time, I would love to analyze another Japanese film such as "Kimi no Na Ha" to better my understanding of Japanese film making and how they incorporate cultural lessons through their work.
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