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Contemporary Japan (JAPN20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
nana.oishi@unimelb.edu.au (semester 1)
mayuko.itoh@unimelb.edu.au (Winter)
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Please note July Availability has been suspended for 2020.
This subject is taught two times per year. It is available either as a semester-long subject taught on the Parkville campus or as an overseas subject taught at Hokkaido University, Japan. Enrollment in the overseas intensive option is by application to Dr Mayuko Itoh, mayuko.itoh@unimelb.edu.au and limited to a maximum of 20 students. The application deadline is 31 January 2020. Applications are not accepted after this date.
Intended learning outcomes
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 and
be able to communicate knowledge effectively through group presentations and tutorial discussions.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Winter term - Permission of subject coordinator :
This subject availability has a quota, an application process applies. For further information on the application and selection process please use the link below:Application information
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
July
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written tasks, three précis (Students are required to write three 500-word précis from the list of reading on their choice)
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Fieldwork report (Students are required to write one report from their participation in a weekend fieldwork activity that will be scheduled)
| During the teaching period | 30% |
A final essay
| Early in Semester 2 | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written tasks (ongoing)
| Throughout the teaching period | 17% |
Reflection paper
| Mid semester | 28% |
A final examination
| During the examination period | 55% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nana Oishi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Winter: A total of 30 hours: A total of 30 hours: 1.5 lecture and a 1 hour tutorial per day conducted over 2 weeks. Semester 1: A total of 30 hours: a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
nana.oishi@unimelb.edu.au (semester 1)
mayuko.itoh@unimelb.edu.au (Winter)
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
The is subject is offered as Winter intensive subject and a semester long subject in semester 1.
The Winter intensive subject will be taught over 2 weeks in July in Japan. Students will incur extra travel and accommodation costs. You will need to obtain the permission of coordinator before enrolling the subject.
This subject has a quota, preference is given to students with higher weighted average marks. An application process applies. For further information on the application and selection process please use the link below:
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
- Subject notes
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.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
The is subject is offered as Winter intensive subject and a semester long subject in semester 1. The Winter intensive subject will be taught over 2 weeks in July in Japan. Students will incur extra travel and accommodation costs.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Major Asian Studies Major Japanese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024