JPNS 1700 — Introduction to Japanese Pop Culture
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath DDNUpath ICusually offered: fall, springtypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Provides an introduction to Japanese popular culture through critical analysis of mass media such as film, television, comics, and animation. Investigates various social and cultural issues, such as gender, family, and education. Films and videos supplement readings. Conducted in English.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 43 | 43 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 42 | 43 | 98% | 0.5 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 42% · T 58% · W 0% · Th 42% · F 58%
Common patterns: TF (58% of sections), MR (42% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Jennifer Cullen (58% of students) · reviews
- Rei Inouye (42% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Jennifer Cullen (57% of students) · reviews
- Rei Inouye (43% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (JPNS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All JPNS courses · Plan it at numap.app