Undergraduate Course: Modern Japanese Society (ASST10112)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Asian Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course focusses on the nature of society in modern Japan, from the mid-19th century but with particular emphasis on the present day. The distinctively Japanese forms of social organization will be assessed, as will the far-reaching effects of Western influence and social forms. Where appropriate, analysis of pre-modern forms of Japanese society will be presented.
All students will be given a formative feedback exercise that will be helpful for the assessment for this course and students' general academic development. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Equivalent of U01730 or successful completion of a second- or third-year level course in Japanese society. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
75 %,
Practical Exam
25 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course aims to deepen students' understanding of the special nature of Japanese society, especially in the light of their experiences during their year abroad. It will also seek to develop their skills in the use of library resources (both conventional and electronic) and fieldwork (where appropriate), the collating and synthesis of materials, oral presentation, discussion on prescribed themes, and academic writing. |
Assessment Information
| One presentation project (25%); one 3,500-word essay. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | AS Mod Jap Soc, japan, society, modern, |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Christopher Perkins
Tel: (0131 6)50 4174
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: |
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