ast3ujs understanding japanese society
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmerald King
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites 15 credit points of any second year subject, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Introduction of Japanese Society
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSugimoto, Y
Year2010
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 48-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmerald 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-going Assessment (tutorial leadership and in-class quizzes) (equivalent to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Oral Presentation (equivalent to 800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Debate (equivalent to 600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| Written Essay (1600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |