This course introduces students to an overview of the use of the
Japanese language in Japan's current media. It analyzes how and why
specific vocabulary, expressions, and styles are used characteristically
in the media, such as advertisements, manga, TV shows, and social
media. The language is also compared with examples of similar contexts
in English. Through analyses, students explore social and cultural
aspects (e.g.; gender issues, "role language" phenomena, and age-related
issues) that manifest in media discourse in Japanese.
Prerequisites: AP/JP 1000 6.00 or equivalent
