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ENGL 262Manga

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
English
Cross-listed
EASIA 262R

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Manga is graphic narrative from Japan that draws on complex historical contexts, global influences, and stylistic conventions in order to create a unique storytelling medium. By studying manga texts such as Dororo, Akira, and Deathnote, students in this course will be encouraged to think critically about visual narrative, cultural values in a global marketplace, and literature as a concept.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001420850 / 50MW 10:00–11:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

75% liked it75% easy75% useful

From 4 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Such a fun course! We didn't go too in depth into the manga readings we were assigned, it was more about understanding the different genres present in the work, mangaka backgrounds, contrasting & comparing American comics to Japanese comics, and understanding how Japanese culture and history intertwine with the stories in manga. You still leave with a new skillset to analyze manga as a whole, it just wasn't as specific I thought it was. There are weekly discussions which are very fun & engaging, and the two tests are easy asf. The two assignments are a bit on the harder side but if you really grind you should get decent marks. My favourite part was the class discussions because everyone had…

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  • this course was the most awesome course ever. there was a midterm, final (both very easy), a final manga analysis essay, weekly discussion posts and a project where you draw a chapter of manga. Im so thankful i was able to take this course when it was offered. The prof was so engaging and the course content super interesting, im looking at so much manga through a new lens. awesome course

    Feb 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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