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Japanese Folklore: Ghosts, Monsters, & Strange Tales

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Jennifer M. Yoo
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(94)
In this ongoing class, learners will explore and discuss the supernatural side of Japan, hearing about new ghost stories & folktales, strange monstrous creatures & demons, and its continued influence on popular culture (anime, manga, etc).

Class experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Not only have I studied Japanese folklore as a passion interest for more than 10 years, it is also my field specialization. For my PhD, my dissertation research focuses on the use of ghosts and related folklore in Japanese theatre and films. 

From 2017-2019, I spent two years living in Kyoto conducting my research for my doctoral dissertation, during which I studied Japanese folklore, ghost story literature, as well as participated in related events such as "ghost-storytelling tours" across Japan to better understand the role ghosts play in Japanese culture, especially their media, as well as how the character of these classic stories evolved into what is seen so regularly in Japanese films, etc. today.

I have also regularly given talks about Japanese folklore, it’s influence, and continued presence in Japan/Japanese culture for nearly 10 years.
Video clips (when applicable) will be shared as part of PowerPoint presentations via screen-share on Zoom and won’t require any external resource to view. 
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Given the topic of this class, discussion of certain monsters/supernatural creatures or ghost stories shared in class will occasionally include elements of horror and violence. 

Some of the video clips and images shown in class may be taken from horror films, etc. that may also contain scenes of violence or scenes that may be considered suspenseful/frightening, but no graphic violence or gore will be shown.

Additionally, some discussion of Japanese religious and spiritual belief may be required to explain some of the cultural influences present, but as per Outschool policies class content will be still kept secular in its discussion of such topics.  
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(94)
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Currently, I am only teaching for Outschool part-time as I am also working as a lecturer in Japanese culture, film, and literature at Tufts University, as well as a lecturer in theatre arts at MIT. Due to my university teaching... 
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$15

weekly
1x per week
60 min

Completed by 114 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-17
2-12 learners per class

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