[Econmaj] summer - 2 credit class

[Ahna Kotila]

Summer 2006 - 2 credit class



CHID 496A: Martial Arts Culture: Tradition and Transition

(Students should sign up for 2 credits.)

Thursdays (full term), 3:30-5:20

Padelford C101

Peer Facilitator: John Pangelinan, fclubber at u.washington.edu

Supervisor: Kanna Hudson/Cynthia Anderson, chid at u.washington.edu



This group would focus on cultures that migrate to the United States and how they are maintained in standards of tradition. The main subject in focus is martial arts, the growing trend of martial practice within the United States, and the use of the word "traditional". The course would also examine the view of martial arts as a popular culture in areas such as the entertainment industry (action/adventure films and as a film genre) and the consequences of exposing martial culture in this medium and in other ways.  Curriculum would include viewing clips from Beautiful Boxer, Napoleon Dynamite, The Matrix, and Kung Fu Hustle (tentative). Class would engage in discussion based on clips and corresponding readings (to be arranged). Students will be responsible for initiating a topic relative to themes about tradition and transmissions of culture (perspectives on traditions, inheriting tradition, etc.). 



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