Introduction to East Asian Cinema

<p>Online Course. This introductory course explores both canonical and non-canonical works in East Asian cinema. Each week proceeds with a specific theme and sets of questions, including Orientalism, gender, the New Wave/auteurism, and postmodernism. We will explore not only films&#160;but also TV series produced in all but not limited to the following regions: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.&#160;Students will learn how to critically analyze visual works (film, TV series) and situate them historically in their local and global contexts. Excerpts from global cinema will be shown alongside films chosen for the course. Students should expect to watch at least two major films each week. Guest speakers for the course include film directors and actors whose works we explore in the course. Non-humanities majors are welcome. Familiarity with an East Asian language is&#160;not required.&#160;&#160;1 Credit. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.</p>