A survey of Japanese cinema from its prehistory to the work of contemporary transnational auteurs. Students will study films in their historical and aesthetic contexts, and in relation to specific topics in film studies. For example: traditional aesthetics; the war film and propaganda; postwar melodrama; J-Horror; and anime.

Antirequisite(s): Film Studies 2240F/G; Film Studies 2243G, if taken in 2015-2016; Film Studies 2243F/G, if taken in 2013-2014; Film Studies 2245F/G, if taken in 2012-2013.

Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in Film Studies 1020E or Film Studies 1022 or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 2 lecture/seminar hours, 1 3-hour lecture/screening.