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Intro to Japanese Culture

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States21G.064
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2012English
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This course examines the major aesthetic, social, and political elements which have shaped modern Japanese culture and society. There are readings on contemporary Japan and historical evolution of the culture are coordinated with study of literary texts, film, and art, along with an analysis of everyday life and leisure activities.

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