The course focuses on mainstream theories about Japanese society and major current socio-cultural issues. The course will be based on authentic materials dealing with Japanese society from linguistic, anthropological, sociological and psychological points of view.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course students should have the skills and knowledge to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of Japanese material related to the course subject area,
2. Demonstrate the ability to use relevant vocabulary to discuss the course topic areas,
3. Demonstrate competence in using advanced Japanese in different contexts,
4. Develop the confidence and expertise to engage in Japanese at an advanced level,
5. Demonstrate information gathering, presentation and analytic skills, and
6. Develop pair and group work skills that will enhance communicative abilities.
Indicative Assessment
In-Class Topic Discussion (two 5%) 10%
Assignments/ In class quizzes 20%
Group Oral Presentation & Report 20%
Individual Project and Presentation 20%
Final Exam 30%
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Workload
Three contact hours per week
Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4421 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |