Project Summary: Term Paper Assessment Criteria: The term paper seeks to allow the students a chance to explore a theme or aspect of Japanese manga and anime storytelling with the hope that it will allow for a better understanding of traditional as well as contemporary Japanese culture. Pick a certain element ie. Narrative technique, influence of traditional Japanese art, thematic concepts, cultural hybridity (in art, plot and/or theme) etc. in a particular manga or anime series and explore what statement it makes about Japanese culture as a whole. Please note that while all five criteria are required for an A grade, these criteria are listed in order of importance: 1.Quality of research: creativity (independent thinking), strength of topic, appropriate use of primary (where relevant) and secondary sources, depth and breadth of reading, extent of thorough analysis 2.Critical engagement: with and understanding of material; selection and application of relevant theory and method. 3.Visual analysis