Introduction to manga (Japanese comics), its production, its history in both a Japanese and global context, and the fundamentals of manga as an art form and part of the larger cultural traditions of Japan; emphasis on critical analysis of a variety of manga in translation and related scholarly articles; discussion of the evolution of manga and the ways it interacts with culture and society.
Undergraduate Credit: 3 hours
Note: This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Humanities - Lit & Arts Cultural Studies - Non-West
Course Department: Japanese Arts and Aesthetics
Updated: March 28, 2026