JAPN2420

Japanese Culture and Identity

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course examines aspects of Japanese society and culture using English-language texts only.

Objectives

1. Enhance students' understanding of Japanese culture and society.
2. Improve students' analytical skills through the reading of major texts in this field.
3. Improve students' capacity for independent research.
4. Improve students' essay writing skills.
5. Introduce students to the conceptual problems involved in studying a culture other than their own.

Content

This course examines some of the major themes in Japanese society and culture. Students will study
* Aspects of traditional culture;
* Aspects of contemporary culture;
* National identity;
* Print and electronic media.

Replacing Course(s)

(2003) JAPN2320. The deletion of this course does not impact on any other programs.

Transition

None.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

JAPN2410

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Seminar

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Two or more written assignments, which might include minor or major essays, tutorial papers, book reviews, online quiz, blogs, essay proposals, bibliographies or other similar exercises, totalling 1000-4500 words. 100%

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Timetables