Welcome to JP1049: Modern Japan – Culture and Society!
In this course, you will develop knowledge about various aspects of contemporary
Japanese culture and society; including social life, the covered topics include nature,
geography, history, economy, society, government and diplomacy, business,
education, traditional and modern arts, and language. You will discuss different
perspectives found in texts and other sources about Japan and argue for your own
opinions regarding these topics. You will also write a short academic paper about a
topic of your interest regarding modern Japanese culture.

Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 - display basic knowledge about and explain some aspects of contemporary
Japanese culture and society
- discuss different perspectives found in writings about Japan and defend their
own opinions about the topics presented in the texts.
- demonstrate basic academic writing ability.

Forms of study
The course will be taught in English. Previous knowledge of Japanese will be helpful,
but is not required. Students are expected to have done all the assigned reading
before the seminar and be ready to ask questions and to discuss the topics.
Teaching takes the form of lectures, group discussions, and various online activities.

Examination
The grade for this course is determined based on class performance, 3 exams
(online/take-home), a final paper and the oral presentation of the final paper.

Course Syllabus

Course Literature

Seminar Schedule HT24

Online seminars will be held on Wednesdays @13:30-15:00 in weeks 37, 39, 41, 42, 44, 46, 48, 51, and 2 (2025)*.

*The last seminar (student presentation) in week 2 may be longer [possibly a morning session as well] depending on the number of students presenting.

Registering for the Course

You register for the course via  www.student.ladok.se.

The online registration for HT24 will be open from the 19th of August until the 1st of September 2024, and one cannot be registered after that.

Registration procedure:

http://www.du.se/en/study-at-du/international-students-applications-admissions-and-registration/registration-and-roll-call/ (en)

http://www.du.se/sv/Utbildning/ny-student/checklista2/  (sv)

Students with Disabilities

If you require support for your disability, please contact our study counselor in good time before you begin your studies so that you can receive the best possible services.

For further information:

http://www.du.se/sv/om-oss/organisation/studenthalsan/ (in Swedish)

http://www.du.se/en/services-and-offices-for-students/students-with-disabilities/ (in English)

Contact
For questions about the course, please contact Mariya AIDA NIENDORF: <mni@du.se>