Japanese Popular Culture: Expression and Consumption, 7.5 ECTS

First level

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The course examines global and local conceptions of Japanese popular culture through the lens of anime/animation studies and games studies. It questions the relevance of the very concept of ‘popular culture’ for the 21st century from the perspecti…

The course examines global and local conceptions of Japanese popular culture through the lens of anime/animation studies and games studies. It questions the relevance of the very concept of ‘popular culture’ for the 21st century from the perspective of recent Japan-oriented media studies. While the Manga Studies course (JKA918) puts an emphasis on close readings and media-specific analysis, this course highlights issues that recur across popular media, such as playfulness, conventionality and critique, otaku, “boys love” and “media mix”.

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Area of interests: Language and Linguistics

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Languages open doors to other cultures, experiences, business contacts and collaboration between countries. At Stockholm University you can study nearly 30 different languages. You can also delve into more theoretical subjects such as Linguistics and Bilingualism. Language and Linguistics studies can lead to a large variety of professions within teaching, research and industry, the public sector, trade and tourism, and other areas.

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Subject

Japanese

Japanese