UNDERSTANDING JAPANESE SOCIETY
AST3UJS
2021
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. 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. After the two week delivery, students are given an extra fortnight to write their essay. Again we emphasise that this s subject is a TWO-WEEK intensive held DAILY, Mon to Fri from 10am to 3pm (with a one hour lunch break) . However, it is embedded in the 'summer one' time slot, which is actually a twelve week time slot. Although this subject takes place over a fortnight in Nov of a given year, the grades are not released by the university until Feb or March the following year, therefore graduation will take place after the release of the grades. You will come away with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary Japan.
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
Learning ActivitiesDiscuss and evaluate diverse positions/arguments derived from the readings. When given the leadership role (on a rotating basis) come extra prepared with question points and encourage all members of your group to participate in the discussion. Manage in class assessments and quizzes pertaining to the reading material. Students will give presentations to the class about societal issues pertaining to contemporary Japan. Students will also be teamed up to present debates and must work together on their topic and argue convincingly. Produce an original written essay in English of high quality. Students will be given clear and strict guidelines and will submit an essay concerning a set topic pertaining to Japan.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
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 Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmerald King
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 46 - 7
Ten 5.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
This is a two week intensive course, daily 10-3.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
On-going Assessment (tutorial leadership and in-class quizzes) (equivalent to 1000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Oral Presentation and Debate (equivalent to 1500 words) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Written Essay (1600 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |