Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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SOAN0330A-S12

Global Japanese Culture
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Global Japanese Culture - In English
In this course we will examine the transformation of Japanese cultural identity (Japanese-ness) as products, ideas, and people move across the borders in and out of Japan. Social scientists have been particularly interested in the Japanizing of non-Japanese practices and products such as hip hop and hamburgers, as well as the popularity of Japanese styles and products on the global scene. We will take an anthropological approach using texts such as Millennial Monsters, Remade in Japan, and Hip Hop Japan to examine the issues of cultural hybridity, identity, and globalization.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21637
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
0330
Section Identifier:
A

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Spring 2012

SOAN0330A-S12 Lecture (White)