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Japanese Through the Media (JAPN20018)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject focuses on key social and political issues that are part of the public discourse in the media in Japan and Australia. These may include topics such as Japan’s aging society, education and language policies, gender equality, disaster relief and recovery, youth issues and fads/fashions. It compares the coverage of these issues in print and electronic media, including websites and television programming. Through project work and classroom discussions, students will analyse and engage with contemporary media. Students will also develop an understanding of media idioms and usage, culturally specific expressions and Japanese socio-cultural norms.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Understand idioms and their usages in Japanese media, including Japanese socio-cultural norms and culturally specific expressions
  • Understand current issues in Japan and be able to analyse and contribute to public discourse by reflecting on required and recommended reading, essay writing and class discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments
  • Understand social, political, historical and cultural contexts and demonstrate international awareness/openness to the world through contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and aspects of Japanese culture, and by formulating arguments
  • Demonstrate awareness of the social and cultural diversity in Japanese communities and engage with contemporary local, national and global issues

Last updated: 19 September 2024