This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
Explore the fantasy world constructed in Japanese popular culture by looking at a series of texts from manga (Japanese comics) and anime (Japanese animation). We investigate how manga and anime create meaning significant not only to Japanese society but also to the global audience. Through analyzing the history, technology, and industry behind manga and anime, we explore the social and cultural significance of this fantasyscape that continues to mesmerize the world.
CYRUS HUIYONG QIU is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Asian Studies at UBC where he teaches the very popular upper-level course, Critical Approaches to Manga and Anime. His research focuses on Japanese popular culture, especially manga and anime, and its circulation among Japan, China, and Korea.
To register
To register, add the available session to your cart. In your cart, select the applicable enrolment option. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Pay Deposit” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. Select “Pay Full Amount” if you wish to pay in full now.
Complete your registration by creating a new account or logging in. If you are a parent, guardian or other adult registering for the first time on behalf of your student, please create the account in the name of the high school student attending UBC Future Global Leaders, not in your name.
Course format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm. You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
Cost details
Fees per two-week course (including workshops)* | Residence option | Commuter option |
International students | $4,820 CAD | $2,295 CAD |
Canadian students (including Permanent Residents) | $3,820 CAD | $1,795 CAD |
*All fees are subject to change