East Asian Studies: The Rise of Game Survival Narratives in East Asian Cinema and Television

Surviving Squid Game: Designing the Maze of Psychological Terror

Event details

Thursday 20 March 2025
5.30 to 6.45pm
Online
Free

Description

This online taster session will give you an insight into what it's like to study East Asian studies at university. You'll have the chance to hear from our East Asian studies academics, participate in a taster lecture and engage with current undergraduates.

The Rise of Game Survival Narratives in East Asian Cinema and Television

From 'Battle Royale' to 'Squid Game,' discover the cultural significance and growing popularity of this unique genre while you learn about the captivating world of East Asian game survival narratives. 

Join us to learn how these dystopian stories reflect the social and political landscapes of contemporary East Asian societies while we dive into the thrilling world of game survival narratives. 


Schedule

Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.

  • 5.30pm: Welcome and introduction to the department
  • 5.40pm: Taster lecture
  • 6.20pm: Question and answer session about the lecture and with current students on East Asian Courses

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For informal enquiries email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk

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