Popular Culture in Japan and East Asia (Level 5)
Classes
Tuesday 14 January - Tuesday 25 March 2025, 6pm-9pm
10 sessions -
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Availability limited
Overview
Our Popular Culture in Japan and East Asia short course examines the development and academic significance of various forms of Japanese popular culture from multi-disciplinary perspectives and in East Asian contexts.
In this topical and theoretically grounded course, you will explore forms of Japanese and East Asian popular culture that have drawn worldwide scholarly attention, including:
- manga
- animation
- fashion
- video games
- pop music.
Assessment is via an essay of 4000 words (100%).
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.