Culture Courses
Explore the richness of global cultures in our French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish culture courses. Using iconic cinemas, food, or anime/manga, you'll delve into each culture's history, traditions, and societal values. Immerse yourself in storytelling, culinary traditions, and visual artistry while gaining a deeper appreciation of the world’s diverse cultural tapestry. Courses are conducted in English.
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FrenchFRCH 60 French Culture Through Cinema
3 Units(Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54 hoursFrench culture and history as presented in classic and contemporary French films. Analysis of characters and political, social, and artistic movements in France and other Francophone countries as reflected in the works of French-speaking film directors and writers. Lectures and class discussions conducted in English. All films with English subtitles.
GermanGERM 60 German Culture through Cinema
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54 hoursA survey of German culture from 1870 to the present as reflected in the works of German film-makers. Special emphasis is placed on aesthetic, historical, and social movements in Germany. Films are shown in German with English subtitles. Class discussion and lectures are conducted in English
ItalianITAL 60 Italian Culture Through Cinema
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54 hoursItalian culture through cinema from 1900 - present through analysis of the aesthetic, literary, artistic and philosophical movements in Italy as reflected in the works of the Italian film makers and writers. Lecture and class discussion to be conducted in English; film presentation with English subtitles
ITAL 61 Italian Culture through Food
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54 hoursDefining the essence of Italy through its extensive food culture and civilization of the table. Emphasis is placed on the country's marked regionalism and on the pre-eminence of its urban centers. The course addresses historical influences on Italian cuisine and national identity and relates the significance of food to family dynamics and social status. Other topics include the importance of local and sustainable food production, the relation of food to personal health, and the peculiar role of food in forging national identity.
JapaneseJAPN 62 Japanese Culture Through Anime and Manga
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54 hoursThe focus of this course is to examine, analyze, and discuss selected themes of Japanese culture and society through the investigation of Japanese animation (anime) as well as printed cartoons and graphic novels (manga). Students will be exposed to works of various key anime and manga artists. They will explore how these works reflect and influence Japanese culture from historical, spiritual, and global angles. Classes are conducted in English.
KoreanKORE 60 Korean Culture Through Cinema
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54Korean culture through cinema starting from the 1960s, with an emphasis on New Korean Cinema; of the 2000s, to the present. Analysis of aesthetic, socio-historical, and cultural movements in post-war South Korea. Lecture and class discussion to be conducted in English. Film presentation with English subtitles.
SpanishSPAN 60 Latin American Culture Through Cinema
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54 hoursIntroductory study of Latin American culture through film from the 20th Century to the present. The course will explore history, literature, art, music, geography, culture, customs, and traditions of Latin America through film. Lectures and class discussions conducted in English. All films with English subtitles.
