MLL 216 - Asian Horror Films

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-3A; Social Justice
Examines the representation of “horror” in multicultural settings with a focus on masterpieces from Japan, Korea, and China, and how Asian aesthetics differ from the Hollywood norm. Considers social issues, historical circumstances, and media influence to interpret cinematic cultural messages.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-3A - Arts and Humanities (Arts), Overlay - Social Justice
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the way that Asian Horror films differ from horror films in the US and capture the view of Asia and United States.
Describe and interpret social issues in Asian Countries and compare ones in the United States using films and discussions in class.
Analyze and respond to argument about diversity in Japan/Korea/China and the US and the intersectionality of gender and race.
Discuss issues concerning historical, political and social inequities, social injustice and how they intersect with issues of gender and race in the world.
Evaluate how Japan/China/Korea present its self to the world via horror films, and how the rest of the world such as the US frames, receives, and questions this presentation.
Explain how the perspectives of the arts and humanities are used by informed, engaged, and reflective citizens to benefit local and global communities.

GE-3A. Arts Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the impact of the arts on their life.
Examine the cultural and/or historical context(s) of the arts.
Describe the ways that diverse identities influence the creation and experience of art.
Identify the role of art in diverse settings.

Social Justice Overlay Learning Outcomes

use a disciplinary perspective to analyze issues of social justice and equity;
describe the challenges to achieving social justice; and
identify ways in which individuals and/or groups can contribute to social justice within local communities, nations, or the world.