Course - Japan's Culture and Political-Economical System - POL2018
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 |
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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
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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POL1006 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2012
Language of instruction: English
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- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- 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
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2013-05-30 09:00
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"