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| Hokusai Manga published 1814-1878 |
Here is what to expect from this course and what you need for class:
There will be readings for each week. There will be some choices, but it is best if most of us, at least read the same thing or at least work relevant to a weekly topic. Each week we will discuss works related to a topic in Media Studies generally and Manga and Anime Studies in specific. There is a list of readings outlined on the course syllabus, many of which are available on scanlation sites. I have looked to have most readings available in that way and will try to list links for those on this blog. Any student who has updates for scanlation links or important additions to the list, I appreciate it if you email them to me to be posted.
As a background to the class I am suggesting you read a big thick book of history manga about Japan during the rise of manga/anime. This is very important historical background in a context that is personal and specific to the manga/anime culture. This book which you should acquire and read (there are used copies out there) is the the fourth volume of Mizuki's history of the Showa era of Japanese History, I am suggesting this as a background to the history of the time in which the Manga/Anime cultural explosion happened in Japan. If you read the entire series, it will give you an historical background for Japan from 1926 through the 1980s.
This book is in the Library but please don't anyone hog it. The whole series is in there as well and those are an excellent way to get of view of Japanese history in the modern era presented by one of the major masters of manga.
Some additional readings will be curated by members of the seminar as preparation for their presentations or for the weeks that have been designated as for topics to be determined by students. Each student will be required to make a 15 minute presentation during the seminar that presents an overview of their specific topic as well as presenting three questions for relevant discussion by the class.
Students will be required to keep a reading diary in the form of a blog. We will make the blogs during the first class, please bring your laptop or tablet.
Seminar Reading List So Far:
Osamu Tezuka—Ayako https://mangakakalot.com/chapter/ayako/chapter_1
Hayao Miyazaki—Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Vol. 1) https://www.mangareader.net/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind
Gengorah Tagame—My Brother’s Husband (Vol. 1) https://www.mangareader.net/otouto-no-otto
Nagata Kaki—My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness
Chii—The Bride Was a Boy https://mangarock.com/manga/mrs-serie-96341
Hiromu Arakawa—Silver Spoon (Vol. 1) https://www.mangareader.net/silver-spoon
Thanks to Lauren and Lyanne for sharing their research.
There also will be selections to read chosen by presenters.
Please bring your laptop or tablet to the first class during which we will have an orientation to the Presentation Project and we will have an opportunity to set up student blogs. I will show a short clip from the anime, Miss Hokusai during the first class. You may want to watch the entire anime before coming to class. I think it is still on Netflix.
You can email me with any questions.
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