ASIA 2020 - Cultures and Identities in Contemporary Japan
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ASIA 2020 Course Cultures and Identities in Contemporary Japan Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites 12 units of Level I study Incompatible ASIA 2012 & ASIA 3012 Assessment Tutorial paper, reflection papers, tutorial presentation, participation, semester essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Sejin Pak
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Gain knowledge and understanding of various issues in the identity formation in Japanese society from the modern to the contemporary period. 2 Research and write about a chosen topic. 3 Work in teams and communicate with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. 4 Use IT in learning, researching, writing, communicating, and presenting. 5 Raise intellectual curiosity about Japan in relation to other societies. 6 Gain intercultural and reflective understanding of the social and cultural issues in a globalised environment. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,5,6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2,3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
A Course Reader will be sold at the Image and Copy Centre (Level 1, Hughes Building).Recommended Resources
Additional resources will be located in MyUni (course home page). They are: additional reading list, weblinks, library resources, lecture outlines, essay writing guides, referencing guide, essay cover sheet, essay mark sheet, and a copy of course profile, etc.Online Learning
MyUni will be used extensively. Students will be required to participate in discussion board. No lecture recording is available. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by problem-solving workshops which develop the lecture material. Participation in online discussion board.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
This schedule may be subject to change.Schedule Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Theoretical & conceptual issues in studying cultural identity Week 3 Japaneseness Week 4 Nationalism and National Identity Debate in Japan Week 5 Race & Minorities Week 6 Okinawa Identity Week 7 Gender Roles and Relations Week 8 Consumption and Culture Week 9 Popular culture Week 10 Youth Week 11 Religion and Spirituality Week 12 In-class Test
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Attendance and participation Formative and Summative 10% 1-6 Workshop presentation Formative and Summative 15% 1-6 300 word Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography Formative and Summative 5% 1-6 Contribution to Discussion Board Formative and Summative 15% 1-6 3000 word essay Formative and Summative 35% 1-6 In-class test Summative 20% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
Regular attendance in both lectures and workshops is expected. If unable to attend, a medical certificate or other supporting documentation may be required.Assessment Detail
Attendance and participation: all students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures and workshops - 10% weighting
Workshop presentation: students will do a 15minute presentation (including a handout) on a chosen topic - 15% weighting
300 word research proposal and annotated bibliography: students will submit a proposal on a chosen topic - 5% weighting
Contribution to discussion board: students will contribute to discussion - 15% weighting
3000 word essay: students will submit an essay on a chosen topic, different from the workshop presentation topic - 35% weighting
In-class test: this will determine students' knowledge of the course - 20% weightingSubmission
All assignments (other than discussion board) are submitted electronically via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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