This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders On-Campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
Explore the fantasy world constructed in Japanese popular culture by looking at a series of texts from manga (Japanese comics) and anime (Japanese animation). We investigate how manga and anime create meaning significant not only to Japanese society but also to the global audience. Through analyzing the history, technology, and industry behind manga and anime, we explore the social and cultural significance of this fantasyscape that continues to mesmerize the world.
CYRUS HUIYONG QIU is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Asian Studies at UBC where he teaches the very popular upper-level course, Critical Approaches to Manga and Anime. His research focuses on Japanese popular culture, especially manga and anime, and its circulation among Japan, China, and Korea.
Course Format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm.
You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
To Register
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To register, click “Open all” under Available Sessions, select the applicable Type under Fees / Tuition. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Scheduled Payment” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. We will automatically process the balance owing 30 days before the course start date for the Residence option and seven days before the course start date for the Commuter option. Do not select Scheduled Payment if you wish to pay in full now.
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