JPN 154F: THEMES IN THE FOLKLORE AND POPULAR CULTURE OF JAPAN
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour; extra reading, 1 hour; written work, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Topics include myth, legend, folktale, folk performance, festival, ritual, and the development of popular or commercial culture. Considers literary versus oral tradition, ethnic identity, authenticity, nationalism, modernity, commodification, and the invention of tradition. E. Ancient Myth to Contemporary Legend: A Study of Japanese Folk Narrative; F. History of Japanese Popular Culture. Cross-listed with AST 154(E-Z).
Average GPA: 3.13
Grade distribution records: 25 students across 1 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 16.0% |
| A- | 7 | 28.0% |
| B+ | 4 | 16.0% |
| B | 3 | 12.0% |
| B- | 4 | 16.0% |
| C- | 2 | 8.0% |
| F | 1 | 4.0% |
Based on 25 student grade records across 1 term and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Anne Mcknight 25 students, Average GPA 3.13