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Issues in Japanese Society and Culture

  • ASIA3002
  • Semester 2 (see Timetable)
  • 6 points
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This unit moves beyond popular stereotypes and essentialist understanding of Japan to provide students with a critical understanding of the sociocultural processes underpinning the emergence of that nation as a major global industrial power in the second half of the twentieth century, as well as an appreciation of the dynamics of contemporary twenty-first century Japanese society. In particular, the unit complements the Japanese language units on offer by reinforcing students' appreciation of the sociocultural context within which the language operates. Using a multidisciplinary approach and with reference to both academic and popular culture texts and resources, the unit draws attention... -- Course Website

Instructor: Assistant Professor Romit Dasgupta

Prerequisites: any Level 2 Asian Studies unit or two Level 2 Japanese language units



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