MLCJ215 Japanese Film

(HUMANITIES, CROSS CULTURAL) This course investigates the language and culture of Japan through its films. Studying topics in Japanese films, students are exposed to an Asian iteration of a quintessentially Western art form. Topics may include Anime, Film Survey, Jidaigeki, Silent Films, or the films of a single auteur. This course may be repeated once for credit, provided the course topic is different from the course previously taken. No prior knowledge of Japanese language necessary.(Co-requisite: MLCJ215L).Offered as needed.