AN INTELLECTUAL TOUR OF ASIAN POPULAR CULTURE
Dr Tian Chen, anthropologist
Saturday 1 February 10.00 am–12.00 pm COURSE FEES R220; Staff and students R110
In this interactive double lecture, participants will explore the historical background, key influences and contemporary impact of popular culture from various Asian countries. Through discussions, multimedia presentations and case studies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these cultural products reflect and shape societies, identities and global connections. From the intricate art of Japanese comics and Korean dramas to the colourful world of Chinese reality television and livestreaming, this course will take participants on a fascinating journey through the Asian cultural phenomena that have captured global attention.
Recommended reading and viewing
Gorfinkel, L. 2017. Chinese Television and National Identity Construction: The Cultural Politics of Music- Entertainment Programmes. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
Hill, J. 2020. Documentary: K-pop: The Rise of Korean Music. United Kingdom.
Lambourne, L. 2005. Japonisme: Cultural Crossings Between Japan and the West. Germany: New York: Phaeton Press.
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Dr. Tian Chen is simultaneously an engaged anthropologist, intercultural educator and creative entrepreneur. He completed his PhD in Anthropology at the University of Cape Town focusing on China’s cultural globalisation impacts in Africa. Tian is a co-founder of Wubuntu, a Cape Town and Hong Kong-based startup driving intercultural empowerment between African and Asian youth.