Understanding contemporary Japan
David Askew
6 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
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Prerequisites: No knowledge of the Japanese language required
Objectives Students in JPS1090 will develop an understanding of how popular images or stereotypes have served to colour the way Japan is viewed in Australia; a knowledge of the major events shaping Japan's postwar history; and an awareness of the key institutions and issues in contemporary Japanese society.
Synopsis This subject is designed to provide an interpretive framework by which to understand the socio-economic and political dynamics of postwar Japan, its culture, and its relations with the outside world, especially Australia. JPS1090 is based wholly on English language sources.
Assessment Written (2500 words): 50%
* Examinations (2 hours): 35%
* Tutorial participation: 15%
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