Japanese Society and Culture

• • Geography and climate of Japan
  • Territorial disputes
  • Discrimination
  • Yasukuni and Japan's constitution
  • Abduction and spying
  • Lost generation
  • J-pop and Enka
  • Manga, anime and cos-play

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject explores various aspects of contemporary Japanese society by examining social, cultural and historical contexts. Students will gain knowledge of a wide range of aspects of Japanese culture and society as well as developing an awareness of a variety of perspectives relating to contemporary Japan, an ability to synthesise research findings, analyse information and present their argument successfully.

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• Recorded presentation (35%)
• Essay on unique aspects of Japanese society and culture (40%)
• eTest (25%)

Current study term: 27 Feb 22 to 29 May 22

Next study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22