Discuss cultural activism in Japan and China

Topic 1
Discuss some of the ways Western and other foreign cultural elements have been incorporated into the popular cultures of China, Indonesia and
Japan. How do these elements interact with Asian cultures? Do Asians accept foreign cultural elements without criticism or opposition?
In your answer, you should apply key theoretical concepts introduced in this unit, and include examples from all three countries to illustrate your
points.

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Topic 2
Discuss the ways cultural actors (activists) andcreators in China, Indonesia and/or Japan express social criticisms through their work.
You must include examples from at least two of the three countries (China, Indonesia and Japan), and at least two of the forms of cultural expression
studied in this unit (films, literature and popular culture).

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