Middlebury

JALA8491A-F15

Understanding Japan

This course aims to develop professional/academic Japanese communication skills while studying topical issues of Japan. The overarching theme of the course is “the year 2015, how Japan is changing.” The controversial issues and changes in Japanese government’s defense policy and diplomatic stance with its neighboring countries will be discussed in the first half of the course. The second half will focus on the social and technological changes that are and will be occurring towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Students regularly read/listen to relevant editorials and articles written by experts, analyze and discuss the issues, and write their opinions. Students are also given opportunities to engage in research on the topic of their interests and deepen their understanding.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
90796
Subject Code:
JALA
Course Number:
8491
Section Identifier:
A

Course

JALA 8491

All Sections in Fall 2015 - MIIS

Fall 2015 - MIIS

JALA8491A-F15 Lecture (Takeuchi)