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Contemporary Japan (JAPN20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus and On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Winter Term
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - On Campus Winter Term - Off Campus |
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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. This subject is taught in English.
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. Enrolment in the overseas intensive option is by application and limited to a maximum of 20 students.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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;
- 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:
https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10412
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
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 - On Campus
Coordinators Jonathan Glade and Akihiro Ogawa Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 30 hours: a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term - Off Campus
Coordinator Akihiro Ogawa Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours A total of 30 hours: A total of 30 hours: 1.5 lecture and a 1 hour tutorial per day conducted over 2 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 July 2023 to 19 July 2023 Last self-enrol date 15 November 2022 Census date 14 July 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 July 2023 Assessment period ends 26 July 2023 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
Please note: The quota only applies to Winter offering; there is no quota on the semester 1, Parkville-based offering.
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.
- 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 Major Japanese Studies Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Major Asian 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 (Production)
- 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