110-116 Contemporary Japanese Society

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110-116 Contemporary Japanese Society
Note	Formerly available as 158-246/346. Students who have completed 158-246 or 158-346 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	Dr C Stevens
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Subject Description	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 hierarchy, gender and age-based status identities, community relations, 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.
Assessment	Written work totalling 2000 words, a 2-hour written exam and class participation.
Prescribed Texts	Materials prepared by the Institute.

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