Topics in Japanese Studies

Subject 110-474 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2 hour seminar per week or fortnightly meetings with the coordinator
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Prerequisites: Normally, admission into the fourth-year honours program or Postgraduate Diploma in Japanese or Asian Studies, or to the Master of Asian Societies (200 or 150 point program).
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Recommended Background Knowledge: .
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Coordinator

Carolyn Stevens
Subject Overview:

This subject involves a series of seminar presentations and discussions on a topic or topics of contemporary or special interest. Topics will vary from year to year, depending on current events and the interests of the particular cohort of students. Where appropriate, visiting scholars will participate as guest lecturers. Some of the seminars in any given year will be conducted in Japanese.

Assessment: One research essay of 5000 words (examination period)
Prescribed Texts: Materials prepared by the Institute
Recommended Texts:

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods

  • be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials

  • learn to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences;

  • acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. They will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Japanese culture, and formulating arguments

  • be able to communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. They will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression

  • learn to plan and manage their time through organising their workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments

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Related Course(s): Master of Arts (Asian Societies)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

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