Overview
Offerings
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Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Unit Coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
identify the key institutions and issues in contemporary Japan, and the historical context for their development;
demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts and terms used to describe and discuss contemporary Japanese society and culture beyond Japan;
apply a range of disciplinary approaches to analyse major issues and debates in contemporary Japan;
reflect on the relevance of Japanese experiences of social change to other national and individual circumstances;
explore how contemporary Japanese social and cultural phenomena are reflected in, and shaped by, Japanese language use;
read critically and engage with existing research on Japan;
(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
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Workload requirements
Availability in areas of study
Japanese studies