UNDERSTANDING JAPANESE SOCIETY

AST3UJS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Dubbed 'Cool Japan' in the West, Japan is a non-Western, post-modern liberal democracy which continues, nevertheless, to exhibit 'pre-modern' tendencies to promote a strong sense of ethnic identity. Students will critically examine Japan's social order, its response to local and global social changes, and the diverse ways that people experience and make sense of their daily lives. The subject allows for an in-depth study of Japanese society, drawing on sociological concepts and ethnographic studies. Topics include identity politics, gender, social inequality, the environment, education, the family, popular culture, human rights and peace. This subject is conducted entirely in English and the reading material is in English.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Emerald King

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 15 credit points of any second year subject, or subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Introduction of Japanese Society

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Sugimoto, Y

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Contribute to and lead discussions on the daily readings on a daily basis

02. Comprehend, analyse and articulate diverse positions/arguments at an advanced standard

03. Present a persuasive argument in Japanese Studies an advanced standard

04. Produce an original well presented analysis or response to a relevant topic at an advanced standard

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 48-08, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emerald King

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 48 - 49
Ten 5.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
On-going Assessment (tutorial leadership and in-class quizzes) (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Oral Presentation (equivalent to 800 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
Debate (equivalent to 600 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
Written Essay (1600 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4