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JPS 824 – Manga, Anime, and the Representation of Youth Cultures
2016 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Mio Bryce
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(12cp in ENGL or JPS or LING units at 300 level) or admission to MA or PGDipArts or PGCertArts
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines narrative forms and processes in a selected range of manga and anime productions. Special attention will be paid to: manga story structure, visual techniques and codes, telling and retelling stories, character types and functions, the production of subjectivities in 'manga' and 'anime' social worlds, diversifying media types and spin-offs.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Consolidate a deep knowledge basis for the study of forms, conventions and generic types of manga/anime and relate these to their cultural, social and political significance
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
General Assessment Information
Assignments are compulsory and must be submitted on time. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate). Late submissions will be penalised by 5% for each day (including weekends) the assignment task is late. No assignments will be accepted after assignments have been corrected and feedback has been provided. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Disruption to Studies
If a student is prevented by serious and unavoidable disruption from completing unit requirements in accordance with their ability, they may apply for support under the Disruption to Studies Policy. To access this support, students must notify the university via ask.mq.edu.au. Students should refer to the Disruption to Studies Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide).
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Reading Log | 25% | Weekly |
| Literature Review | 25% | Oct 9 |
| Essay Presentation | 10% | November 6 |
| Essay | 40% | November 20 |
Reading Log
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 25%
This task requires you to discuss one chosen aspect of a manga/anime, referring to at least one article from each week’s reading list.Your writing should be approximately 300 words.Instruction and marking criteria will be provided in iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Consolidate a deep knowledge basis for the study of forms, conventions and generic types of manga/anime and relate these to their cultural, social and political significance
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Literature Review
Due: Oct 9
Weighting: 25%
This task requires you to write a 2000 word literature review, by widely exploring academic publications (journal articles, book chapters) on the topic of your interest in manga and/or anime studies. Instruction and marking criteria will be provided in iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Consolidate a deep knowledge basis for the study of forms, conventions and generic types of manga/anime and relate these to their cultural, social and political significance
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Essay Presentation
Due: November 6
Weighting: 10%
This task requires you to provide a 8-minute audio-recorded presentation on your essay, using only up to five Powerpoint slides. Instruction and marking criteria will be provided in iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Essay
Due: November 20
Weighting: 40%
This task requires you to write a 2500-3000 word essay. Instruction and marking criteria will be provided in iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Consolidate a deep knowledge basis for the study of forms, conventions and generic types of manga/anime and relate these to their cultural, social and political significance
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Delivery and Resources
No textbook is required for this unit.
A comprehensive list of weekly readings (with links) will be provided in iLearn.
As a postgraduate unit, you are required to utilise Macquarie University Library resources and the internet.
The online unit (iLearn) can be accessed at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au. You must have regular, reliable access to a computer and the internet to complete this unit.
Unit Schedule
The unit schedule is provided in JPS824 iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review
- Essay
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Consolidate a deep knowledge basis for the study of forms, conventions and generic types of manga/anime and relate these to their cultural, social and political significance
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Assessment tasks
- Reading Log
- Literature Review
- Essay Presentation
- Essay
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Consolidate a deep knowledge basis for the study of forms, conventions and generic types of manga/anime and relate these to their cultural, social and political significance
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Assessment tasks
- Reading Log
- Literature Review
- Essay
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Consolidate a deep knowledge basis for the study of forms, conventions and generic types of manga/anime and relate these to their cultural, social and political significance
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review
- Essay
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Assessment tasks
- Reading Log
- Literature Review
- Essay Presentation
- Essay
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Analyse youth cultures with particular focus on the narrative forms and processes in manga and anime productions, within a global context
- Search, read, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of interdisciplinary academic materials to inform your own analysis of manga and anime
- Originate, integrate, and combine ideas on manga and anime in a scholarly manner, appropriate for MA level
Assessment tasks
- Literature Review
- Essay Presentation
- Essay