AST 022: Introduction to Japanese Film

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2009-10 → 2009-10 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; screening, 3 hours

Catalog page 95

Prerequisites: none

Description: An introduction to Japan’s major directors and to watch- ing and writing about Japanese film. Works studied range from the samurai epics of Kurosawa to recent anime. All films have subtitles. No previous knowledge of Japanese language or culture is required. Cross- listed with FVC 022 and JPN 022. Bolton

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: AST 022 / JPN 022 / MCS 022
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 140/150 26/30 166/180
2024-25 140/ 75 140/ 75
2023-24 143/150 143/150
2022-23 146/148 146/148
2021-22  70/ 75  70/ 75
2020-21  73/ 75  73/ 75
2019-20  60/ 62  60/ 62
2017-18  45/ 45  45/ 45
2016-17  68/ 70  68/ 70