Otilia Milutin

This course was discussion-heavy - we had to submit Teams discussion posts twice a week on the readings and the anime. The workload was not heavy, and we had fun discussing different views and theories that emerged from/could explain the anime.

Milutin-sensei is so passionate about Japanese literature, and such a kind person, so this was a joy to take. The book itself was long but fascinating, like one big book about gossip. It was a bit hard to always digest the content and all its weaved poetry and nuances, but Milutin-sensei made it easier to understand by having everyone discuss interpretations in class.

I took it in Spring 2025 (dunno why there is only a spring 2024 option in the review). I took modern Japanese women prior and this is my second course with Professor Milutin. She makes the material engaging and creates a classroom environment that encourages discussion. I gained a deeper understanding of different anime genres and the historical contexts behind them. Professor Milutin is also incredibly clear about assignment expectations and genuinely cares about her students (she even brings Japanese snacks to class!) I’d definitely take another course with her :)

I took it in Spring 2025 (dunno why there is only a spring 2024 option in the review). I took modern Japanese women prior and this is my second course with Professor Milutin. She makes the material engaging and creates a classroom environment that encourages discussion. I gained a deeper understanding of different anime genres and th …Read more