ENG-225 Asia Through Its Movies

Students will analyze contemporary Asian cultures through movies from Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, mainland China and the Indian subcontinent. Genres will include wu-xia, anime, sci-fi, musicals, yakuza narratives and "art house" movies. Course readings will include cultural studies theory, short stories, and the directors' and artists' essays and commentaries.(Introduction to Literary Studies) Prerequisites: FYS-101 or FYS-110

Credits

3 credits