Experiencing Japanese Culture

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000.

This course examines Japanese art and visual culture in a wide range of forms. Through sociopolitical analysis, students will become familiar with Japanese art and culture through a critical study of how the traditional forms are represented in popular culture, including those surrounding us in our daily lives. Students will travel to Japan during the spring break to actually experience Japanese culture and learn about the significance and spiritual background of historical heritages through the first-handed engagement with actual locations.

Credit: 3