＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
In this class we will examine animation as a global phenomenon, focusing upon works and creators from the United States and Japan. Both early and contemporary cross-cultural influences between the popular media of the U.S. and Japan will be discussed, as well as adaptations and collaboration across national borders and industries. Together we will identify the visual and narrative characteristics of select examples of popular culture, and discuss how those characteristics relate to the works' production and use.
Students will keep a research notes, submitting entries weekly. Entries most often take the form of short comparative essays, or rough outlines of the main ideas identified in the analysis of a work of animation. Students are free to discuss and analyse animations of their own choosing, as well as adaptations of animated works in other media. Most classes will begin with student-led group discussions based on the content of group members' research notes, followed by a presentation by the lecturer based on selected readings. At the end of the term students will present the results of their research, using the opportunity to further develop ideas explored in their research notes and group discussions.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
We will learn to recognise and analyse formal elements of animation, including animation style, narrative structure, etc. Also we will deepen our knowledge of the history of animation in the U.S. and Japan, and gain a better understanding of the ways in which social conditions and methods of production and use in each nation influenced animation, both early and contemporary, in the other.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week）
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（内容/
Contents）
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（授業時間外の学習/
Assignments）
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（実施回/ Week）
1
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction – Points of Departure
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
2
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（内容/ Contents）
Intercultural Animation: US， Japan， and Beyond
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
3
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（内容/ Contents）
Disney and Anime: Merchandising and Characters in their Early Histories
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
4
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（内容/ Contents）
Anime Identity， Anime Form
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
5
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（内容/ Contents）
Narrative Patterns in Anime
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
6
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（内容/ Contents）
Performing Anime on a Global Stage
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
7
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（内容/ Contents）
Shōjo Manga and Anime: History and Style
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
8
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（内容/ Contents）
Robot Anime: History and Global Cross-Currents
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
9
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（内容/ Contents）
Advertising and 1980's Animation
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
10
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（内容/ Contents）
Biographies in Animation: History through Media
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Notes
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（実施回/ Week）
11
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（内容/ Contents）
Environmentalist Animation
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before)
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12
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（内容/ Contents）
Folklore and Animation: Japan and Europe
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Presentation Proposal
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（実施回/ Week）
13
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（内容/ Contents）
Cyberpunk Animation and the Global World
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before)
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（実施回/ Week）
14
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（内容/ Contents）
Review (Tentative)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare presentation and outline
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（実施回/ Week）
15
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（内容/ Contents）
Student Presentations
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare presentation and outline
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*Reading assignments and lecture topics subject to change. All changes to the schedule will be announced in class.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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平常点(出席，クラス参加，グループ作業の成果等)
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30%
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Punctuality and attendance, participation in group activities, reading assignments, preparation for discussions
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小レポート
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20%
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1: Weekly research note entries; 2: presentation proposal; 3: presentation outline
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クラスで発表など
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20%
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Presentation: topic related to Japanese media, developed in research journal (in consultation with lecturer)
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クラスへの貢献度
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30%
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Participation in class (contribution to class discussions, comments and questions during group discussions and lectures, etc.)
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Attending at least 10 of the scheduled 15 meetings is required to receive credit for this class. If you are absent for a valid reason (serious illness or injury, family emergency, etc.) please inform the lecturer of your circumstances.
＜テキスト/Textbook＞
Readings will be provided in class.
＜備考/Remarks＞
Late assignments will not be accepted, unless resulting from a valid absence or exception (serious illness or injury, family emergency, etc.)
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