JAPN 62 - Japanese Culture Through Anime and Manga

    Recent Professors
    Michael Van Hartingsveldt, Don Lee
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    The focus of this course is to examine, analyze, and discuss selected themes of Japanese culture and society through the investigation of Japanese animation (anime) as well as printed cartoons and graphic novels (manga). Students will be exposed to works of various key anime and manga artists. They will explore how these works reflect and influence Japanese culture from historical, spiritual, and global angles. Classes are conducted in English.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Tue Thu 3:00pm–4:25pm, Tue Thu 1:15pm–2:40pm