Admission requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course. Non-major Japanstudies students will also be admitted so long as there is seating available.
Description
This course introduces to Japanese society from a sociological perspective. A sociological approach not only attempts to describe major aspects of a society, but aims to understand and explain them. Our goal is to become acquainted with major topics in contemporary Japanese society, while at the same time also acquiring tools for critically analyzing specific social phenomena. Topics will include gender aspects of work and family life, ethnic identities and class inequalities, international migration, disasters and social inequality, among others.
Course objectives
- To develop a good understanding of central aspects of, and key social issues in contemporary Japanese society.
- To acquire an understanding of and be able to explain central sociological concepts relevant to the study of Japanese society.
- To learn how to read academic literature, identify and explain key arguments, and develop the ability to synthesize assigned reading materials.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Lecture
Assessment method
Assessment
Midterm exam (40%)
Final exam (45%)
Assignments (15%)
Weighing
All partial elements (both exams and assignments) of the course must be passed to receive a passing grade for the course. The course grade will be based on the weighted average of all course elements, with the condition that all partial elements must have been completed successfully to receive a passing grade.
The final grade is established by determining the weighted average of all elements. In order to pass the course, all elements must receive a passing grade (6 or higher).
Resit
Resits for both, the midterm and final exam will take place during the resit period in January. Students who have failed one of the two exams only need to complete a resit for the exam they failed. Students who failed both exams will need to retake both exams.
Inspection and feedback
Students may make an individual appointment with the instructor within 30 days of the announcement of the grades in order to view their exam.
Reading list
All readings are on reserve in the library and most readings are available digitally in Brightspace. Some readings may be made available in form of a course reader. Details will be announced in the first class.
Registration
Enrolment through My Studymap is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on the website.
**First year BA Japanstudies students do not have to enroll themselves for this course. This will be done by the education administration. **
Registration À la carte education, Contract teaching and Exchange
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of À la carte education (without taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of Contract teaching (with taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
For the registration of exchange students contact Humanities International Office.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office Herta Mohr
Remarks
This course is an ‘aanvullende eis’, in other words, a required element of the BA Japanstudies. Students enrolled in the BA Japanstudies program must pass this course in order to proceed to the second year of their studies.