JAPN2000

JAPN2000: Japanese Society and Culture

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What is JAPN2000 about?

This unit explores various aspects of contemporary Japanese society by examining social, cultural and historical contexts. Students will gain knowledge of a wide range of aspects of Japanese culture and society such as; Cos-play, geography and climate, territorial disputes, discrimination, Yasukuni and Japan's constitution, martial arts, whaling, abduction and spying, lost generation, J-pop and Enka, as well as Manga and Anime. Students develop an awareness of a variety of perspectives relating to contemporary Japan, an ability to synthesise research findings, analyse information and present their argument successfully.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Education (1084)

Field of Education090300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly