The Pop Pacificis based on Asian Studies summer classes onJ-pop, K-pop,anime and manga. University of Hawai‘i professorsDr. Jayson ChunandDr. Patrick Pattersonhave created a blog for general audiences. This blog is written in a non-academic style for undergraduates and non-native English speakers to understand and enjoy.The Pop Pacificis a good bridge between fan posts on pop culture and more detailed academic readings.
The Pop Pacificis a place where feedback for a future general readership is encouraged. Graduate students are especially welcome to send posts (so long as they are written for a general audience). These articles can be used for classes, including zero cost textbook classes.
Check out the interviews with Professor Jayson Chun and Professor Pat Patterson.