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
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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. |
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: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: Central. David Hume Tower, 12.18 |
| 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 |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
japan, society, modern, |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Ian Astley
Tel: (0131 6)51 1358
Email: Ian.Astley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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