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ATS2652

Faculty of Arts

Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitJapanese Studies
OfferedNot offered in 2013
Coordinator(s)Dr Beatrice Trefalt

Notes

Previously coded JPS2180

Synopsis

This unit introduces broad themes and debates in modern Japanese history, from the late Tokugawa period through the Meiji restoration, the growth of Empire with the annexation of Taiwan and Korea, Taisho democracy, the militarization of the early Showa period, the disastrous expansion of WWII and its immediate consequences for the emerging Japanese post-war state. Students completing this unit will have a solid background in the most important themes of the history of Modern Japan, and will be able to use this to deepen their understanding of contemporary Japanese culture and politics. The unit will also focus on refining critical reading skills, research skills and essay writing skills.

Outcomes

  1. a solid base of knowledge in crucial events and trends of modern Japan's early history, and an awareness of the major historical debates around these events and trends
  2. some basic skills in critical reflection on the methods of knowing and evaluating the past
  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 multiple choice quizzes: 10%
Written assignments (2500 words in total): 50%
Exam (2 hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Contact hours

One 1-hour lecture per week
One 1-hour tutorial per week

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

Prerequisites

ATS1318 or ATS1319 or ATS1149, or ATS1325 or ATS1326 or first year sequence in an Asian language

Prohibitions