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POL2018 - Japan's Culture and Political-Economical System

About

New from the academic year 2012/2013

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 3 timer

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

Learning Objectives:
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). The language of instruction is English. Form of assessment: 3 hours written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper

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
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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2012

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator:
  • Paul Midford

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2012-12-20 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2013-05-30 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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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