JAPN0110A-S15
Current Social Issues in Japan
Current Social Issues in Japan (in English)
In this course we will use ethnography, fiction, and historical studies to examine some of the underlying themes of Japanese culture. Japan is a highly developed, post-industrial society renowned across the globe for economic success in the post-World War II period. What historical and social factors have shaped Japan’s contemporary culture, and how have interactions with other countries influenced Japanese society? We will study a number of different spheres of Japanese life including the family and the workplace to better understand contemporary society. We will pay special attention to Japan’s global position and its relationship to the United States. 3 hr. lect./disc.
In this course we will use ethnography, fiction, and historical studies to examine some of the underlying themes of Japanese culture. Japan is a highly developed, post-industrial society renowned across the globe for economic success in the post-World War II period. What historical and social factors have shaped Japan’s contemporary culture, and how have interactions with other countries influenced Japanese society? We will study a number of different spheres of Japanese life including the family and the workplace to better understand contemporary society. We will pay special attention to Japan’s global position and its relationship to the United States. 3 hr. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2015
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 303(MBH 303)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Linda White
- Subject:
- Japanese
- Department:
- Japanese Studies
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- SOAN0110A-S15
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22367
- Subject Code:
- JAPN
- Course Number:
- 0110
- Section Identifier:
- A