Course exploring a range of films (popular genre movies and art cinema) from post-war Japan in relation to their historical background (national and international). Examines in particular the international circulation and understanding of Japanese cinema.

Ten weekly five hour sessions

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Assessment

One 2000-2500 word essay, 40%

One 2500-3000 word essay, 60%

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. For non Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

This course aims to:

■ introduce students to a range of popular and art films from post-war Japan

■ provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse post-war Japanese films in relation to their historical context

■ develop the skills of critical reflection necessary to understand how the global comprehension of Japan can be shaped by international reception of Japanese cinema.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of post-war Japanese cinema

Demonstrate the skills required to analyse post-war Japanese films in relationship to the historical context from which they emerged

Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on how the global comprehension of Japan can be shaped by international reception of Japanese cinema.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.