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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures online course is designed to answer the questions of the people who are interested in Japanese subcultures but do not know where to look first. You will analyse the culture deeply and examine its historical context.

If you are familiar with Shonen-manga, Japanese pop music, Shojo-manga, Vocaloid and other elements of this phenomenon and want to learn more, this course is for you. An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course by FutureLearn serves as an apt gateway into the world of the ‘Cool Japan’.

You will explore the reasons why Japanese subculture intrigues people all around the world, with a primary focus on defining the dimensions of ‘vulnerability’ and ‘immaturity’ of youth culture from the 1970s. These keywords are meant to explain a new meaning of the cultural phenomenon in Japan.

The Japanese subculture has garnered substantial worldwide popularity and acceptance in the last two decades. An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures MOOC will take you through the causes behind it and how its market is expanding.

Moreover, the course will let you recognise key Japanese subcultures like comics, anime, J-pop idols, cosplay and the Hatsune Miku Vocaloid emphasising on the themes such as Battle, Fan culture, Love and Technology.

The Highlights

100% online course
Four weeks duration
Free access to learning
4-hour weekly devotion
History category

Programme Offerings

Digital platform
Six-week free access to course
online learning
video lectures
Lessons from reputed University
Expert instructors
Added benefits after a premium upgrade
Self-paced learning
Quality content

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2252	yes	Futurelearn

An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course via FutureLearn is available to access for free. Learning is accessible for four weeks under the free plan.
An ‘Buy this course’ plan gives you the added benefit of unlimited access to the contents and a Certification.
FutureLearn supports payments made via Cards or Paypal.
The final option is an ‘Subscribe & save’ paid plan that provides you unlimited access to An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course and hundreds of other short courses on FutureLearn. It also gives you certification, the flexibility of self-paced learning on short courses, and freedom to keep access to any course you have achieved certification on.

An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures fee structure

Course Option	Fee in INR
Limited access	Free
Subscribe & save	₹770/month
Buy this course	₹2,252

Eligibility Criteria

There are no prerequisites to enrol in An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course by FutureLearn. You can be from any background of study and still join the course.

Moreover, An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures MOOC at FutureLearn can provide you with a digital and print Certificate of Achievement only after you pay for a premium plan. Although the course content is free to access, you are only eligible for certification after you purchase an upgrade.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

After you have gone through the contents of FutureLearn’s An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course, you will be soundly able to:

Decipher Japanese social background along with subcultural materials
Assess the important meanings of Japanese youth culture
Ascertain the rationale on why Japanese culture has massive popularity and significant influence across the globe
Compare your cultural backdrop with the setting of Japanese subculture

Who it is for

AnthropologistHistorian

An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures MOOC on FutureLearn is open to anyone who finds a peculiar interest in Japanese culture/subculture and Japan. It is aimed to introduce you to the history and present scenarios of Japanese cultural fabric.

Admission Details

The process of joining An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures MOOC on FutureLearn is straightforward. You only have to follow the steps defined below:

Step 1 – https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/intro-to-japanese-subculture - Tap on the link and open An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures digital course page on the FutureLearn website.

Step 2 – Go through the course description thoroughly and click on ‘Join course for free’ button.

Step 3 – Now, you require to create an account on FutureLearn. One way to do it is by simply linking your Google or Facebook accounts. Otherwise, fill your email ID, create a password, and you are good to go.

Step 4 – At the plan choice page, you can either go for the paid ‘Unlimited’ and ‘Upgrade’ plans or quickly enrol in An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures online course by opting for the free plan.

Step 5 (Optional) – Free users have successfully enrolled and can skip this step. Premium users first have to pay the total amount specified on the payment page. After paying the fee, you will receive course invite on your registered email ID inbox.

Application Details

You need not fill any extensive application form to enrol in An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures online course. Simply signing up on Futurelearn and choosing the course plan will do.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Keio University, Minato Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who developed An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course?

The course is developed by Keio University located in Tokyo, Japan. KU was established in 1858 and ranked under Top 200 universities of the world.

2: Who will be my instructors?

An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures has four experts of Japanese culture. First is Professor Hisayu Ogushi, who is a Professor of English at KU’s Faculty of Letters. She’s the lead educator of this course. Secondly, we have Isamu Takahashi, an expert on Shonen-manga. Then, Toshiyuki Ohwada, who is an awarded music critic and scholar. Finally, Susumu Nijima, a scholar of science fiction and French Literature.

3: What category of study does An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course fall in?

It is a course which is categorised under ‘History’ field of study.

4: Can I join the course even if I don’t study History exclusively?

Yes. If you are interested in learning about Japanese culture and subculture, you are welcome to join the An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures course, no matter what your educational background is.

5: When can I start with the course?

An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures online course is currently live on FutureLearn’s website. You can head over to the course page, enrol, and start learning immediately!