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ASIA 2020 - Cultures and Identities in Contemporary Japan

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: 3 contact hours per week
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: 12 units Level I Humanities and Social Sciences
Incompatible: ASIA 2012/3012
Assessment: Tutorial paper 20%, reflection papers 20%, 2 tutorial presentations 15%, participation 5%, semester essay 40%
Syllabus:

This course is designed as a sociological examination of the cultural aspects of contemporary Japanese society. Emphasis is on examining the character of the social and cultural order and identities in contemporary Japan. Basic themes examined include: perspectives on identity formation, perspectives on Japanese identity, the individual and community, authority, work and identity, gender identity, ethnic identity, minorities, nationalism, youth culture, popular culture, food culture, and mass media. The themes covered may vary year to year.

Course Fees

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  Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution Tuition Fees
Units EFTSL Pre-2008 2008 2009 Domestic International
3 0.125 Band 1 $650 Band 1 $650 Band 1 $650 select program select program


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 10/08/2009 Mon 31/08/2009 Fri 18/09/2009 Fri 30/10/2009


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22043 LE01 70 16 28 Jul - 15 Sep Tuesday 3PM - 4PM Ligertwood, 231, Law Lecture Theatre 1
6 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 3PM - 4PM Ligertwood, 231, Law Lecture Theatre 1
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21127 WR03 22 3 31 Jul - 18 Sep Friday 9AM - 11AM Napier, LG14, Eric Russell Seminar Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 9AM - 11AM Napier, LG14, Eric Russell Seminar Room
22044 WR01 22 FULL 30 Jul - 17 Sep Thursday 1PM - 3PM 233 North Tce, 517, BankSA Lecture Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 1PM - 3PM 233 North Tce, 517, BankSA Lecture Room
22045 WR02 22 10 31 Jul - 18 Sep Friday 3PM - 5PM 233 North Tce, 212, Tutorial Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 3PM - 5PM 233 North Tce, 212, Tutorial Room