Reading and composition in connection with the study of dramatic literature. R1A satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement, and R1B satisfies the second half.

The 21st century has seen the global rise and popularity of various forms of Asian and Asian American pop culture – Asian media, music, memes, fashion, beauty, games, and celebrities have become household names, no longer consigned to the realm of obsessive otaku or cringeworthy Koreaboos. Taking a cue from Thomas Lamarre’s concept of the “anime ecology,” this class investigates a few entries in this laundry list by exploring how Asian media worlds have unfolded across a variety of platforms, genres and formats. In this formulation, any given “piece” of media we will study is actually a vast multimedia network of objects and activities that producers and fans participate in together. In other words, the old cliché is true: anime, or K-pop, or gaming, aren’t just hobbies – they’re a way of life. Students will read extensively in media studies, performance studies, Asian and Asian American studies, and more. Students will learn to analyze and write about primary objects of a variety of media genres. COVID-19 situation pending, students will be asked to attend events on campus and online. Additionally, guest speakers, such as local cosplayers, will be invited to give presentations and conduct workshops with the class. This course meets the second half of the University’s reading and composition requirement; it is designed to hone students’ reading and writing skills as they relate to research. Students will work on drafting, rewriting, and peer editing in addition to participating in in-class workshops. This work will aid students in developing a final research project and paper in relationship to the course material.

Requisites

• Previously passed an R_A course with a letter grade of C-or better. Previously passed an articulated R_A course with a letter grade of C-or better. Score a 4 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Literature and Composition. Score a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition. Score of 5, 6, or 7 on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills