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Introduction to Modern Japan - GENT0413
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  Dept Japanese & Korean Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
None
 
 
Excluded: GENC8003, JAPN3601
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

The West has long held a particular fascination for Japan and its people and culture. This fascination arose partly because of Japan's two centuries of self-imposed isolation during the 17th and 18th centuries and following the Meiji Restoration, despite rapid modernisation, and the preservation of many aspects of traditional culture. This course provides an introduction to the language and culture of Japan. Topics include Japan's cultural history, its languages and writing system, Japan's people and geography, traditional arts and aspects of Japanese society including psychological makeup, social stratification and customs.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students should be able to:
  • Articulate informed opinions about Japan and the Japanese to others in the broader community in a manner which is socio-culturally appropriate
  • Develop a positive attitude towards intercultural understanding in general and towards Japan and the Japanese in particular.

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