Overview

This unit explores the dynamics of continuity and change in the society, culture and politics of Japan today. After surveying important aspects of contemporary Japan such as employment, education, domestic life and consumer culture in historical perspective, the unit examines selected issues which are currently being debated in the Japanese … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Jeremy Breaden

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Jeremy Breaden

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

identify the key institutions and issues in contemporary Japan, and the historical context for their development;

2.

demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts and terms used to describe and discuss contemporary Japanese society and culture beyond Japan;

3.

apply a range of disciplinary approaches to analyse major issues and debates in contemporary Japan;

4.

reflect on the relevance of Japanese experiences of social change to other national and individual circumstances;

5.

explore how contemporary Japanese social and cultural phenomena are reflected in, and shaped by, Japanese language use;

6.

read critically and engage with existing research on Japan;

7.

(For students of the Japanese language only:) utilize Japanese language skills in academic research and discussion of contemporary issues in Japan, as appropriate to proficiency level.

Teaching approach

Research activities
Active learning
Enquiry-based learning
Online learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Exercise/s
2 - Essay
3 - Presentation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Global Asia
Japanese studies