JPNS2660 - Introduction to Japan

Semester 2, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Lionel Babicz
Phone: +61 2 9351 6765
Email: lionel.babicz@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit aims to introduce to students of Japanese language core knowledge on Japanese society, history and culture. The unit will be taught in English but will acquaint students with key words and concepts in Japanese. Themes to be covered may include: social structures; contemporary issues and their historical backgrounds; language use in Japanese society; literary and cultural trends; urban culture.

Assessments

1x1500wd group project (26%), 2x quizzes (1250wds each) (2x20%), 1x1000wd essay (17%), role play (equivalent to 1000wds) (17%)

Classes

2x1-hr seminars/week

Prerequisites

JPNS1121 or JPNS1612

Prohibitions

JPNS2622, JPNS3622, JPNS3632

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