Teacher: Anastasia FEDOROVA
Course Code: JK14002
This course explores the rich history of cultural encounters between Japan and Russia, starting in the Edo period and leading to the two countries’ latest attempts at co-producing animated films.
Both countries have traditionally formed their identities by negotiating a special place between the East and the West, and have tried to actively learn from each other. Drawing on examples from personal diaries, memoirs, painting, film and animation, we will explore how the mutual perception between Japan and Russia has transformed overtime in accordance with various political, economic and cultural changes that occurred both globally and domestically.
Course Information
Module: Focus 1 – Foundations
CATS Requirements: MA 1st year or above.
Day/Period: Fri/4-5 from Jun 2 to Jul 21
Location: Sem. 9
Credits: 2
Course Goals
Students will be able to identify the unique aspects of cultural interactions between Japan and Russia, while simultaneously interpreting them in a larger theoretical framework of cross-cultural exchange.
Course Schedule and Evaluation
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Evaluation is based on active participation in class (40%), test(s) based on information from weekly reading assignments (20%), and a final essay written in English (8000 words)(40%).