PMA 2452

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 31, 2025 7:07PM EDT

PMA 2452
Introduction to Japanese Film

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

In this course, we will explore over one hundred years of Japanese cinema—one of the most prominent and diverse global film industries—from silent comedies to J-Horror, “ramen westerns” to Studio Ghibli. You will gain a thorough grounding in film vocabulary and tools of cinematic analysis, allowing for deep investigations of gender, genre, history, and the connections between film and other media in modern and contemporary Japan. All films will have English subtitles, and all readings will be available in English; no prior knowledge of Japanese language, history, or culture required. (SC)


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS, GLC-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024SP, 2022SP, 2020FA, 2019FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2252

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10271 PMA 2452   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Campana, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10272 PMA 2452   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Campana, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10273 PMA 2452   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Campana, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10274 PMA 2452   DIS 203

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Campana, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10275 PMA 2452   DIS 204

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Campana, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person