91819 - Seminars (E) (LM)

Academic Year 2019/2020

Learning outcomes

At the end of their internship, students should be able to plan their research or other intellectual work autonomously, and possess the necessary instruments to work autonomously and in a well organized way in professional contexts specifically related to their academic background. If required, students will also be able to illustrate the results of their activity in a methodologically correct oral or written form, with a high degree of accuracy.

Course contents

NipPop 2020 - #RETROPOP: VINTAGE JAPAN

The seminar implies the students' participation in the organization and management of NipPop (30 hours, in May 2020), with support tasks:
- reception and assistance for Italian and international guests
- social and website management
- logistics management.

The seminar will focus on training activities (10 hours ca.) and activities during the event (20 hours ca.). The goal is to  achieve transversal competences: experience and skills in  cultural events management, in web communication, team working and problem solving.

The event focuses on contemporary Japan and on the different kinds of cultural trends and products  spreading  from the Japan and reaching many countries including Italy. The rich programme includes moments of critical reflection, with talks on different topics - e.g. literature, art, manga, music, cinema - by scholars and researchers from famous international centres, and artists performances and workshops; NipPop encourage exchange with the audience, with roundtables and interviews with authors and artists, but also screenings and much more.

In 2020, for its tenth edition, NipPop will focus in particular on the birth of Japanese pop cultures and on the phenomena and artistic products that have marked their spread overseas.

Students who are unable to attend should contact the teacher in advance.


Note: proficiency in Japanese language is not required for attending the seminar.

Teaching methods

Seminars and workshops. The active participation of students in activities is essential for the achievement of educational goals.

Assessment methods

At the end of the seminar, students must submit a report in order to obtain the eligibility of 3 cfu.

Teaching tools

Slides, video, media shared through IOL and Google Drive.

Links to further information

https://nippop-eventi.it/

Office hours

See the website of Paola Scrolavezza

SDGs

Quality education Gender equality

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.