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ATS3652 - Japan as empire: From Meiji to 1945

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Offered

Second semester 2016 (Day)

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

A solid base of knowledge in crucial events and trends of modern Japan's early history, and an sophisticated understanding of the major historical debates around these events and trends
Refined skills in critical reflection on the methods of knowing and evaluating the past
Extensive research skills, excellent critical reading skills and academic essay writing skills
An ability to produce coherent and logical argumentation, both in writing and orally

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 60%
Exam: 40%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Beatrice Trefalt

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

Global cultural literacies
International studies
Japanese studies

Prerequisites

ATS1318 or ATS1319 or ATS1149, or ATS1325 or ATS1326 or two gateway units in an Asian language

Prohibitions

ATS2652