Undergraduate - UnitATS3651 - Japanese culture: Identity and tradition

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Synopsis

This unit provides an overview of the origins and transformations of Japanese culture from the classical period to the 20th century, focussing especially on the visual, performative and literary arts. The variety of influences shaping Japanese art and cultural forms are examined in historical context. This unit offers a broad perspective of Japanese cultural and artistic forms, allowing students to focus on areas of individual interest.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will have acquired:

1. A solid base of knowledge in the history and development of the Japanese arts and their relationship to Japanese culture;
2. Some basic skills in critical reflection on the transformation of culture and the related impact on cultural forms;
3. Research skills, critical reading skills and academic essay writing skills;
4. An ability to produce coherent argumentation, both in writing and orally.

Assessment

Tutorial attendance and participation: 10%
Written assignments (2500 words): 50%
Exam (2-hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Beatrice Trefalt

Contact hours

One 1-hour lecture per week for 12 weeks
One 1-hour tutorial per week for 11 weeks

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Japanese studies
Japanese language
International studies
Asian studies

Prerequisites

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

Prohibitions

ATS2651