Japanese Societies minor (B-ARTS_MINOR_10)

Overview

This minor offers the opportunity for students to develop ‘Japan/Asia Literacy’ by gaining cultural knowledge of Japanese society. The subjects offered in the Japanese Societies Minor allow students, who have been unable to pursue further Japanese language studies, to learn about Japanese society and culture from various perspectives.

Students who complete the Japanese Societies Minor will cultivate ‘soft skills’ of cultural and societal literacy. Further, by developing an understanding of how Japan fits into and impacts both Asia and the global community, students will be better prepared to engage in global discourses about Japan, the Asian region and Australia, skills on which they can capitalise in their career pathways.

Note: Students in the Japanese Studies major/minor cannot take the Japanese Societies minor due to the "Diversity of Study" course rule.

Intended learning outcomes

Demonstrate 'Japan/Asia Literacy' by gaining socio-cultural knowledge of Japan as well as in relation to the broader Asian region, Australia and beyond.
Develop some basic socio-cultural understanding of Japan which constitutes the foundation for intercultural communication.
Acquire research skills through the analysis of contemporary issues relating to Japan.
Understand diverse disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches to Japanese Studies.
Develop deeper cultural sensitivity to and understanding of diversity and inclusion that are highly valued in classrooms and workplaces.

Last updated: 2 October 2024

Structure

75 credit points

This minor requires the completion of:

12.5 credit points of Level 1 electives
12.5 credit points of Level 1 Japanese language subjects (where it is not counted towards another major/minor)
Note:

Level 1 language subjects will be determined by the Japanese Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Placement Test information here:

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12.5 credit points of Level 2 Core Subject
12.5 credit points of Level 2 electives
12.5 credit points of Level 3 Selective Subjects
12.5 credit points of Level 3 electives

Level 1 electives

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ASIA10001	Language and Power in Asian Societies	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA10002	Asian Century: Meaning and Impact	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 1 Japanese language subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
JAPN10001	Japanese 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
JAPN10002	Japanese 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
JAPN10007	Japanese 3	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
JAPN10008	Japanese 4	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
JAPN10003	Japanese 5	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
JAPN10004	Japanese 6	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
JAPN10005	Japanese 7	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
JAPN10006	Japanese 8	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 2 Core Subject

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
JAPN20005	Contemporary Japan	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (Off Campus)	12.5

Level 2 electives

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ASIA20001	Media and Urban Culture in Asia	Not available in 2024	12.5
ASIA20003	Genders and Desires in Asia	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
AHIS20021	Arts of East Asia	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 3 Selective Subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
JAPN30002	Social Problems in Japan	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA30005	Global Cultures of Japan and Korea	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 3 electives

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ASIA30003	Asian Religions in Societal Context	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA30004	Corruption in Asia	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5