Summer Classes in Manga and Anime

How's this for a study abroad program? Temple University-Japan is currently offering a 6-week-long Summer Institute of Studies in Japanese Popular Culture for undergraduate students. From the looks of it, the multidisciplinary curriculum combines anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies. The faculty includes Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica, and Patrick Galbraith, author of The Otaku Encyclopedia. And yes, I know--this has nothing to do with music or photography--but I thought I'd post about it anyway. (And while we're on the subject, yes, the blog is back in business! More to come...)