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Asian Pop Culture Studies

What's it all about?

This unit explores the intersection of geography and history by comparing traditional historical sources with their representations in popular culture, focusing on the theme of 'war memory.' Students will investigate how contemporary perspectives of World War II have been shaped by Japanese and Korean films, and how Chinese war memory laws influence international media. They will also explore how war imagery in K-POP videos and Japanese television reflects and reshapes cultural identities. By examining these diverse representations, students will gain a deeper understanding of how different cultures document and interpret their histories, the geographical and historical contexts that shape these narratives, and how modern artforms contribute to the creation of a decentralized Asian identity.

What type of things will I do?

During this elective, you will:

  • Examine how pop culture provides a lens into different aspects of Asian history.

  • Investigate the creation and revision of WWII memories through Japanese and Korean films.

  • Analyse the impact of Chinese war memory laws on the creation and distribution of international media.

  • Explore the origins and evolving meanings of war imagery in K-POP videos and Japanese television.

  • Critically evaluate how different cultures document and reinterpret their histories.

  • Discuss the factors contributing to the creation of a decentralized Asian identity.

What will I learn?

Coming Soon!

What can this lead to?

University and TAFE courses in: Asian Studies, Film and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Political Science and Geography.

Why choose this subject?

Choose this subject if you are interested in learning about:

  • Pop culture and its impact on society.

  • Asian history and identity.

  • The intersection of geography and history.

  • Film and media analysis.

  • Sociocultural connections and their influence on historical narratives.

  • How different cultures document and reinterpret their histories.

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