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Examines how visual images shape the identity of peoples and cultures. A prototype digital project looking at American and Japanese graphics depicting the opening of Japan to the outside world in the 1850s is used as a case study to introduce the conceptual and practical issues involved in visualizing cultures. Guest lecturers include professionals engaged in various aspects of collecting, analyzing, and presenting graphic images. Students create and present a project involving visualized cultures. Taught in English. 21F.590 is for students pursuing a minor in Japanese; students complete some assignments in Japanese. Enrollment limited. Credit cannot also be received for 21F.590.

Units: 3-0-9(U)

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Same As  21H.917J