Section Information

Days, Times, and Locations

Monday Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Media Learning Center - Rm. 160 - map

Class Number (Formerly CRN)

41175

Instructor(s)

Andrew Painter

Enrollment

University Learning Requirements

Literature and Popular Culture

Faculty Information

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Department Information

Name: World Languages and Cultures ~ School of

Email: wlc@csumb.edu

Phone: 582-3863

Fax: 582-3885

Website: http://wlc.csumb.edu

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Course Description:

Explores post WWII Japanese music, literature, artistic media, and hi-tech products. Investigates social themes ranging from post-holocaust Japan to adult hedonism to childhood by looking at adult comic books (Manga) and animated movies (Anime). Includes popular music from Enka to Rock to Karaoke, fashion and style, popular technology, consumerism, and environmental issues. Explores the evolution of pop culture and its impact on society. Examines the development of multimedia technology in Japan and America. (Offered every third semester.)

Corequisites, Prerequisites & Restrictions:

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Start & End Dates:

Start: August 25, 2008
End: December 21, 2008

Consent Requirements:

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