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JAPA208-09S2 (C) Semester Two 2009
Japanese Society

22 points, 0.1833 EFTS
13 Jul 2009 - 15 Nov 2009 		↓Other occurrences

Description

This course will develop students' understanding of various aspects of Japanese society, including the evolution of mainstream and minorities, gender relations, socialisation, inter-generational relations, predominant family structures, and the individual/group dichotomy. No previous knowledge of Japanese language is required.

Pre-requisites

JAPA108 or JAPA113 or 72 points in appropriate courses at 100 level with approval of the Programme Director.

Course Coordinator

Kenneth Henshall

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Book Review (free choice) 15%
Short multi-choice Test 15%
Essay 40%
One Hour Test 30%


Essay (40%), One Hour Test (30%), Book Review (15%), Short Test (15%).

Textbooks

Recommended Reading

Henshall, Kenneth G; A history of Japan : from stone age to superpower; 2nd ed; Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

Henshall, Kenneth G; Dimensions of Japanese society : gender, margins and mainstream; Macmillan ;, 1999.

Sugimoto, Yoshio; An introduction to Japanese society; 2nd ed; Cambridge University Press, 2002.

Fees

Domestic fee $782.00
International fee $3,263.00


For further information see School of Languages and Cultures.

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