ASIA6056 Korean and Japanese Cinema: Shaping Identities Through the Lens
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| 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. |
| 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 |
Discussions (15%), seminar presentation (15%), mid-term essay of 2,500 words (30%) and final essay of 3,500 words (40%). |
| Workload |
39 contact hours per semester, excluding weekly film viewing. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of Coordinator |
| Programs | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | Carol Hayes and Dr Roald Maliangkay |
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