Taught by Diana Lin and guest speakers, this ten-week asynchronous NCTA course will explore the social and cultural implications of East Asian pop culture both in Asia and globally. The readings and lectures draw on examples including Korean pop music, Chinese hip hop, and Japanese manga and anime. The goal is to facilitate an understanding of the influence of culture and society on a country's pop culture, and the interactions of global and local pop cultures.
Participants who complete the course and submit a lesson plan will receive a $100 Amazon gift card and certificate of completion for 30 contact hours. Registration deadline: September 22, 2023.