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JPS221: Modern Japanese Society

This unit is designed to comprehensively explore contemporary Japanese society. It looks at various aspects of modern Japanese society, such as the Japanese concept of family; ethnicity; minority groups in Japan; business and banking; the education system; social welfare; environmental issues; and media and telecommunications. Assessment is based on a number of assignments such as class participations, online quizzes, presentation and an essay. This unit is taught in English and no prior knowledge of Japanese language is required.

Credit Points: 3
Contact Hours: 2
When Offered:

D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year

Staff Contact(s): Mr Phillip Musgrave
Prerequisites:

12cp

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): JPN250
Unit Designation(s):
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of International Studies

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