Contemporary Japan

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject examines basic themes in contemporary Japanese society, as well as commonly used theoretical models. Topics for discussion include the tension between individuals and collective society; notions of regional, gender and age-based status identities and the effects of social change. Students are expected to think critically about current events in Japan and apply these ideas to their own culture and society.

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

demonstrate a familiarity with various themes in contemporary Japanese society;
demonstrate a familiarity with the English language writings on these issues;
acquire skills to critically think and analyse through required readings, lectures and tutorial discussions;
be able to communicate knowledge effectively through group presentations and tutorial discussions.

Written tasks, 40%, 1200 words (ongoing) and 800 words (due mid- semester), a group presentation 20%, 600 words (each student is required to give a presentation once throughout the semester) and a final examination 40%, 1,400 words, (due during the examination period).

Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-calss assessment tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Materials supplied by the Asia Institute, including Understanding Japanese Society (J Hendry) Routledge 2004

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Formerly available as 110-220 and 110-116 Contemporary Japanese Society. Students who have completed 110-220 in 2004 or 2005 or 110-116 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.