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Undergraduate Course: Modern Japanese Society (ASST10112)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Japanese Language Programme and Study Abroad 3 (Single) (ASST10069) OR Japanese Language Programme and Study Abroad 3 (Combined) (ASST10070) OR Japanese Year Abroad 3 (Single) (ASST10127) OR Japanese Year Abroad 3 (Combined) (ASST10129)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Recommended course books; contribution to photocopying costs.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesEquivalent of U01730 or successful completion of a second- or third-year level course in Japanese society.
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 174 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 75 %, Practical Exam 25 %
Additional Information (Assessment) One presentation project (25%); one 3,500-word essay.
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsAS Mod Jap Soc, japan, society, modern,
Contacts
Course organiserDr Christopher Perkins
Tel: (0131 6)50 4174
Email: Chris.Perkins@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk
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