日本京都精華大學(xué)本周二宣布，該校將于明年4月起正式開設(shè)漫畫博士課程，從而成為日本首個培養(yǎng)“漫畫博士”的大學(xué)。據(jù)介紹，漫畫博士課程的開設(shè)是為了應(yīng)對漫畫文化國際化、日益增加的公眾認(rèn)可度以及數(shù)字媒體的發(fā)展趨勢。該課程學(xué)制為三年，將由著名動漫作家、漫畫翻譯家以及文化人類學(xué)家等專業(yè)人士任教，其中包括《奔向地球》的作者竹宮惠子，目標(biāo)是通過漫畫、動畫理論等多角度的學(xué)術(shù)研究培養(yǎng)漫畫作家、研究人員及大學(xué)教師。京都精華大學(xué)從事漫畫和動畫研究已有40年的歷史，該校在2000年率先開設(shè)漫畫研究專業(yè)，并于去年設(shè)立漫畫碩士學(xué)位。據(jù)悉，漫畫博士課程將于明年1月起接受學(xué)生申請，2月舉行考試，并將于4月正式開課，預(yù)計招收4到12名學(xué)生。

?Kyoto Seika University announced on Tuesday that it will offer Japan's first doctorate program in manga studies to new students, beginning in April of next year.

Kyoto Seika University announced on Tuesday that it will offer Japan's first doctorate program in manga studies to new students, beginning in April of next year. The university in Kyoto has a 40-year history of academic study in manga and animation. The university was first to install a specialized area of manga studies in 2000, and it then created a Faculty of Manga in 2006. It was also the first to establish a master's degree program in manga last year, when it accepted 20 students.

The university notes that the creation of the doctorate program is a response to internationalization of manga culture, increased public support, and developments in digital media and global contents culture. The faculty's teaching staff includes To Terra creator Keiko Takemiya and manga translator and cultural anthopologist Matt Thorn.

Candidates in the doctoral program will study manga theories for at least 3 years to receive this Doctorate of Arts degree. After completing coursework, the Kyoto Seika University expects graduates to become researchers, professors, and manga artists. The teaching staff includes internationally known manga researchers and active authors and editors. With this staff, students will get a close view of authors' perspectives on manga research and develop professional knowledge about production.

Kyoto Seika University will accept applications next January, hold admission tests in February, and accept 4 to 12 students into the program in April 2012.

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