Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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JAPN0330A-S12

Global Japanese Culture

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):
21636
Subject Code:
JAPN
Course Number:
0330
Section Identifier:
A

Course

JAPN 0330

All Sections in Spring 2012

Spring 2012

JAPN0330A-S12 Lecture (White)