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POL2018 - Japan's Culture and Political-Economical System

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 3 hours E

Course content

Japanese culture: 1) human relations and culture of organization, 2) The Japanese culture versus the culture in other Asian countries and Norway. The Japanese political-economic system: 1) The Japanese economy and political institutions, 2) political restructuring and current economic liberalization, and 3) Japanese foreign policy relations.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • know the Japanese culture and historical background, its characteristics versus other Asian cultures as well as Norwegian culture
  • know about post-World War II changes and developments in Japanese politics, society, economy and international relations

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • use theory in order to shed light on current issues in Japanese culture, politics, economy and society
  • demonstrate independence in the preparation of a semester assignment which fulfills the criteria for scientific writing

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: 2 hours of lectures per week and supervison of project work. Compulsory activity: Approved term paper (3000 words/8 pages).

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: 3 hours written exam.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
POL1006 7.5 AUTUMN 2012
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-06-05 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111+SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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