JST4050

Australia-Japan cultural interaction

Helen Marriott

6, 8 or 12 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives Students should develop an understanding of some of the major theoretical approaches and topics associated with intercultural communication and apply them to contemporary Australian-Japanese contact.

Synopsis This subject presents a theoretical approach for examining intercultural interaction, focusing upon communication and socio-cultural behaviour. It deals with a variety of situations of contact between Japanese and Australians in tourism, and other work areas. By focusing upon the relationship between Australia and our largest international tourism market, Japan, the subject will be of value (i) to those interested in understanding more about the processes of cultural interaction in general, (ii) to those who desire a career in the international marketing of Australia, specifically to Japan, or (iii) who are involved in some other aspect of intercultural contact.

Assessment (6 points) Essay (4500 words): 100%
Assessment (8 points) Essay (4500 words): 75%
* Review (1500 words): 25%
Assessment (12 points) Essay (6000 words): 60%
* Review (3000 words): 40%