Course Description
-
Course Name
Advanced: Modern Pop Culture
-
Host University
J.F. Oberlin University
-
Location
Tokyo, Japan
-
Area of Study
Asian Studies, Japanese
-
Language Level
Advanced, High Advanced
-
Host University Units
1 - 1 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0 - 0
-
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0 - 0
Hours & Credits
-
Overview
This course for advanced students at levels 5 to 6 or the equivalent in the core curriculum focuses on contemporary Japanese popular culture: "J-pop" music, movies, dramas, animated films, sports, fashion, and other forms of "youth culture" (wakamono-bunka). The course aims to help students learn new phrases and expressions that would normally not be taught in a formal classroom situation, and to deepen their understanding of contemporary popular culture.