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JAPANESE POPULAR CULTURE

ASIAN 253
Course Description

An introduction to the culture, life-styles and thought of the Japanese people, with frequent reference to their history, literature and art. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 253 prior to Fall 2018

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.13

-10.15% from Historical

Completion Rate
89.29%

-6.09% from Historical

A Rate
39.29%

-30.65% from Historical

Class Size
28

-44.83% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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