MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

JPS1090

Understanding contemporary Japan

Wendy Smith

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: No knowledge of the Japanese language is expected or needed + Prohibition: JPS1020

Synopsis This subject introduces students to the structure of the major social, economic and political institutions of Japan today. It also covers the present state of Australia-Japan relations. This subject is recommended strongly to students who enrol in a first-semester language course. JPS1090 is based wholly on English language sources.

Assessment Written (2500 words): 50% + Examinations (2 hours): 35% + Tutorial participation: 15%

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