ASIA2056 Korean and Japanese Cinema: Shaping Identities through the Lens
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course aims to train the eyes of the participants into seeing the intricacies of film making and viewing. Students will be shown the various ways to look at film, and use it to learn about Korean and Japanese societies both through the eyes of directors, and those of their audiences. We will use the following themes to explore a number of issues: the popularity of ghost stories, buddy movies, the importance of Confucianism and Shintoism, gender relations, political issues, national and personal identity, alienation and the modern versus tradition. Theme 1: General Introduction to Film Studies; Theoretical Framework; Historical Overview of Japanese and Korean Cinema Theme 2: Sound Theme 3: Cinematography Theme 4: Scenario Theme 5: War and Colonialism Theme 6: Beautifying Rural Life Theme 7: Social Critique Theme 8: Anime and Crossing Boundaries |
| Learning Outcomes |
Students will gain an understanding of the defining characteristics of Korean and Japanese cinema, and have experience in discussing the popular practical and theoretical paradigms that apply in film studies. They will examine the historical, social and cultural environments that produced the films studied and use this knowledge to develop their critical thinking. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Attendance, tutorial question preparation and participation in class discussions (15%), seminar presentation (15%), essay of 2,500 words (40%) and final exam (30%) |
| Workload |
39 contact hours per semester, excluding weekly film viewing
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| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
6 university courses (36 units) |
| Prescribed Texts |
eBrick will be available |
| Majors/Specialisations | Cognitive Major (Asian Politics and International Relations), Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), Cognitive Major (Security Studies), and Northeast Asian Studies |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | Dr Carol Hayes and Dr Roald Maliangkay |
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