Social Studies
(4 Lesson Flex Class) Pokémon: The Banned Episodes
What Pokemon stuff has caused such as stir that it was outright banned? This class examines episodes, cards, and games from the Pokemon anime that have been altered due to cultural differences, historical context, and censorship practices.
10-15
year old learners
5th-8th
US Grade Level
1-18
learners per class
$4
per weekCharged weekly
Flexible schedule
Over 4 weeks
No live meetings
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
▬▬▬▬▬▬ COURSE SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Pokemon franchise has existed since 1996. In the last 25 years, Pokemon has released video games, an anime tv show, movies, trading cards, and other merchandise. With more than two decades' worth of media that is hugely popular all around the world, there are bound to be a few things that people object to. Some of these things are because of cultural differences, while others are because of complicated histories. In this course, we are going to examine...
No live meetings, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
The following topics are discussed in this class. ⬥ Anti-Japanese sentiment in South Korea due to cultural genocide. ⬥ A discussion of breastfeeding and its treatment in different cultures. ⬥ Characters in clothing that many Americans would consider to be "immodest" (but were permitted in Japan) ⬥ Defining sexual harassment and looking at some examples from Pokemon (which were banned in America). ⬥ Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (and why swastikas and the Nazi salute are still censored) ⬥ What Blackface is, and how it impacts American television standards. (Includes a video clip) ⬥ The destruction that results from earthquakes and tsunamis. ⬥ What happened on 9/11 and how it impacted children's television. ⬥ Anime characters pointing guns at each others' heads. ⬥ Video clips and stills from Pokemon episodes that were banned in America (but considered suitable for children in Japan)
Teacher
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