JST4110 - Advanced studies in Japanese society
12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
Postgraduate Faculty of Arts
Leader(s): Professor Ross Mouer
Offered
Not offered in 2009
Synopsis
This unit provides a basic introduction to Japanese society, including stereotypes, images and models of Japanese society. It will provide students with a basic framework for conceptualising Japanese society and its fundamental institutions (the education system, political culture, the family, and the organisation of work). A number of social issues confronting contemporary Japan and an array of themes dominating intellectual discussion in post-war Japan (including democratisation, modernisation, postmodernism, nationalism and internationalisation) will also be surveyed.
Assessment
Written work (7000 words): 75%
seminar presentation (2000 words): 25%
Contact hours
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
13 October 2017
22 December 2024