| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This course explores the rich history of cultural encounters between Japan and Russia, starting in the Edo period and leading to the two countries’ latest attempts at co-producing animated films. Both countries have traditionally formed their identities by negotiating a special place between the East and the West, and have tried to actively learn from each other. Drawing on examples from personal diaries, memoirs, painting, film and animation, we will explore how the mutual perception between Japan and Russia has transformed over time in accordance with various political, economic and cultural changes that occurred both globally and domestically. |
