Description
Japanese Studies at the ANU covers the fields of history, religion, gender and cultural studies (including literature and film studies), politics, economics, sociology and education.
A Japanese studies major provides students with a solid foundation upon which to develop both general and specialist interests in Japanese society, culture, history, Japan’s place in Asia and its role in the world. As a nation central to Australia’s interests an engagement with scholarship on Japan is invaluable.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a Bachelor degree with a minor in Japanese Studies, graduates will be able to:
- Speak and write about theories, factual content and research approaches relevant to Japanese Studies.
- Identify relevant regional and international literature relevant to Japanese Studies.
- Determine the processes through which current knowledge about Japanese Studies has been developed.
Course Lists
The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major, whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.
Areas of Interest
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Asian Studies
- Asia Pacific Studies
- Literature
- Asia-Pacific Studies
- Politics
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ASIA2058 | Modern Japanese Culture | 6 |
ASIA2009 | Modern Japanese Society | 6 |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ARTV2052 | Introducing Asian Modernisms | 6 |
ARTV2053 | Contemporary Asian Art | 6 |
ASIA2001 | Language in Asia | 6 |
ASIA2016 | The Mongol Empire in World History | 6 |
ASIA2020 | Engaging Asia: Working with Government | 6 |
ASIA2023 | Japanese Economic Development Since World War 2 | 6 |
ASIA2031 | Japanese Politics | 6 |
ASIA2032 | Japanese Law and Society | 6 |
ASIA2045 | Lies, Conspiracy and Propaganda | 6 |
ASIA2056 | Korean and Japanese Cinema: Shaping Identities through the Lens | 6 |
ASIA2074 | Popular Culture in East Asia | 6 |
ASIA2166 | East Asian Women and War | 6 |
ASIA2174 | Mysticism | 6 |
ASIA2251 | Buddhist Thought | 6 |
ASIA2309 | Education and Social Change in Modern Japan | 6 |
ASIA3006 | Practical Assignment in Asia and the Pacific | 6-12 |
ASIA3012 | Readings in Asian Societies and Histories | 6 |
ASIA 3013: Read Asian Soc & Hist_B | ||
ASIA3020 | Accessing Japanese Law: Contemporary Issues in Japanese Law and Society | 6 |
ASIA3011 | Samurai Society and Social Control in Japan | 6 |
ASIA3026 | Special Topics in Asia and the Pacific | 6-12 |
ASIA3050 | From Angkor Wat to Rapa Nui: UNESCO World Heritage in SE Asia & the Pacific | 6 |
ASIA 4016: Asian Diasporas | ||
BUSI2027 | Development of Modern Business | 6 |
BUSI2023 | Dynamics of Asian Business | 6 |
ECHI2109 | Asian Giants: India, China and Japan; Alternate Paths to Prosperity(P) | 6 |
HIST2136 | World at War, 1939-1945 | 6 |
LANG 3023: Translation Workshop | ||
LANG3040 | Critical Readings for Translators | 6 |
LANG 4001: Translation in Asia |