JPS3150

Japanese Culture: Identity and Tradition ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Alison Tokita

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This unit treats Japanese culture in the sense of the arts: verbal, visual and performing. It offers a broad perspective of Japanese cultural and artistic forms, allowing students to focus on areas of individual interest.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 50% + Tutorial presentation and participation (Equivalent to 1500 words): 25% + Examination (1 hour): 25% + In the essay and tutorial presentation, third-year students will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of the ideological bias inherent in cultural studies.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour tutorial and 1 x 1 hour lecture) per week

Prerequisites: First-year Japanese or other Asian language or Japanese or other Asian studies sequence or combination.

Prohibitions: JPS2150