授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | By figuratively dividing the film history in Asia into two stages, namely the pre and
Post-World War II periods, we start our two-part survey on Asian film history
with this particular course, in which the highlight is directed to early cinemas from
East Asia. In positioning the survey of films within the socio-historical exigencies and
cultural context of Japan, China (Taiwan & Hong Kong) and Korea before and during
World War II, this course offers the students an opportunity to engage with the early
cinemas and their evolvement from the perspective of social history and discourses of
modernities in this region. Students are expected to acquire the basic knowledge on
early cinemas in Asia, and learn to analyze films in relation to certain socio-cultural
issues that became significant during the timeframe under examination. This course
comprises a combination of screenings, lectures, and discussions. Students must
complete the reading assignments prior to each session. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | [tentative plan]
WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION: EARLY CINEMAS IN (EAST) ASIA, MAPS AND TIMELINES
Screening: the Frightful Era of Kurama Tengu [鞍馬天狗 恐怖時代],
Dir. Teppei Yamaguchi, 38 min, 1928; Jiraiya the Hero[豪傑児雷也], Dir.
Makino Shozo, 20min, 1921
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I. EARLY CINEMAS ACROSS EAST ASIA
1. Early Japanese Cinema: Benshi & Period Films
Week 2 Lecture and Discussion
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2. Accounts of Early Chinese Cinema I/:From Peking to Shanghai
Week 3 Screening: Searching for Brodsky【尋找布洛茨基】, Dir. Liao Gene-fon/廖金鳳, 2009
Week 4 Lecture & Discussion
Film for Discussion: Lai Man-wai, Father of Hong Kong Cinema, Dir. Choi
Kai-kwong, 2001
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3. Accounts of Early Chinese Cinema II: Shadow Play in Context
Week 5 Lecture & Discussion
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II. EVOLVEMENT AND TRANSFORMATION: THE 1930s-40s
1. the Fallen Woman of Shanghai
Week 6★Nov 9th Screening: The Goddess「神女」，Dir. Wu Yonggang/吳永剛, 1934, 76 min
Film for Reference: New Woman/新女性, Dir. Cai Chusheng/蔡楚生, 1935, 106min
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Week 7 16th Lecture & Discussion
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2. Mizoguchi’s Fallen Women
Homework Viewing:
Sisters of the Gion [祇園の姉妹], dir. Kenji MIZOGUCHI/溝口健二, 1936 [available at
YouTube with English subtitle; or, contact the lecturer for the DVD copy]
Week 8 Lecture & Discussion
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3. Tales of Three Cities: Early Chinese-language cinema Across Taipei, Shanghai and Hong Kong
Week 9 Lecture & Discussion
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III. EMPIRE AND COLONIALISM: FILMMAKING IN MANCHURIA AND KOREA
Part I.
Week 10 Screening: China Night 「支那の夜」, Dir. Osamu
Fushimizu/伏水修, 1940
Week 11 Lecture & Discussion
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Winter Break
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Part II.
Week 12 Screening: Mimong/Sweet Dreams (1936)
Week 13 Lecture & Discussion
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Week 14 Group Presentation
(details TBA)
Week 15 Thesis Workshop |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | No requirement to take another course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Evaluation:
THREE times of absence=FAIL
20%+15% contribution to group discussions/presentations & Perusall Reading of ONE key text (weekly)
10% Take Home Project
30% Reading Journal (15%x2)
25% Final Paper
Notes on Absence:
If a registered student is absent from the seminars for more than three times (including 3 times!), s/he would FAIL the course, UNLESS sufficient medical proof, or other formats of evidence is provided immediately. When you have to be absent for justified reasons, please contact the teacher as soon as possible.
Reading Journal Assignment & Take Home Project: TBA
Final Paper: Due Date TBA. 1500 words. (If you wish, you can go over the word limit.) Details and writing samples will be offered later.
To pass, students must earn 60 points in total. |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | a compilation of PDFed readings. Please join the introduction session on the first day to get the detailed syllabus. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | a compilation of PDFed readings. Please join the introduction session on the first day to get the detailed syllabus. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | We require the students to access the Perusall platform and work with the readings BEFORE they come to join our lectures on a weekly basis (at least ONE key reading will be assigned each week). Sometimes homework viewing of certain film titles is required. |
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履修取り下げ制度（利用の有無）学部のみ
Course withdrawal | | |
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備考
Others | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | ZOOM (with the improvement of COVID, we may arrange in-person meetings) The Meeting ID＆ Passcode will be notified via NUCT system. |
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