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3101

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2025 Semester One (1253)
The aim of this course is to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period. Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3102

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2024 Summer School (1240)
The aim of this course is to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period. <i>Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292</i>
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3103

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2023 Semester One (1233)
The aim of this course is to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period. <i>Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292</i>
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3104

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2022 Semester One (1223)
The aim of this course is to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period. <i>Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292</i>
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3105

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2021 Semester One (1213)
The aim of this course is to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period. <i>Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292</i>
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3106

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2020 Semester One (1203)
The aim of this course is to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213
Restriction: ASIAN 708
3107

JAPANESE 702

: Topics in Japanese Culture and Society
2020 Semester One (1203)
In-depth study of selected topics on Japanese culture and society. Topics may include Japanese religion and society, popular culture, early modern history, Japan in East Asia and globalisation. This will be a team-taught course, and the content each year will be adapted according to student research interests. The course requires critical reading of core texts and regular student seminar presentations.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3108

KOREAN 120

: Korean Society and Culture
2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to Korean society and culture, focusing on the development of the nation. The course covers the colonial legacy, national division, and cultural, social, economic and political changes in the two Koreas. No knowledge of Korean language required.
Subject: Korean
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3109

KOREAN 120

: Korean Society and Culture
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An introduction to Korean society and culture, focusing on the development of the nation. The course covers the colonial legacy, national division, and cultural, social, economic and political changes in the two Koreas. No knowledge of Korean language required.
Subject: Korean
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3110

KOREAN 120

: Korean Society and Culture
2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to Korean society and culture, focusing on the development of the nation. The course covers the colonial legacy, national division, and cultural, social, economic and political changes in the two Koreas. No knowledge of Korean language required.
Subject: Korean
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3111

KOREAN 120

: Korean Society and Culture
2021 Semester Two (1215)
An introduction to Korean society and culture, focusing on the development of the nation. The course covers the colonial legacy, national division, and cultural, social, economic and political changes in the two Koreas. No knowledge of Korean language required.
Subject: Korean
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3112

KOREAN 120

: Korean Society and Culture
2020 Semester Two (1205)
An introduction to Korean society and culture, focusing on the development of the nation. The course covers the colonial legacy, national division, and cultural, social, economic and political changes in the two Koreas. No knowledge of Korean language required.
Subject: Korean
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3113

KOREAN 203

: Special Topic: Korean Pop Culture: Digital and Global
2025 Semester One (1253)
Examines the multifaceted growth of Korean Pop Culture, with a focus on the nation’s pop music industry. In the new millennium, the rise of Korean Pop Culture has become one of the most distinctive global media phenomena. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of Korean Pop Culture, emphasizing its conjunction with digital communication technologies and global media platforms.
Subject: Korean
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean
3114

LANGTCHG 708

: Special Topic: Experimental Approaches to SLA
2025 Semester One (1253)
Familiarises students with experiments that investigate second language acquisition. There are two goals. First, to develop an understanding of a range of methods in the field, which include categorisation and memory tests, eye-tracking, measuring skin conductance responses and brain signals. Second, to train students to critically read reports from experiments and to evaluate their relevance for SLA research.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3115

LANGTCHG 708

: Special Topic: Experimental Approaches to SLA
2024 Semester One (1243)
Familiarises students with experiments that investigate second language acquisition. There are two goals. First, to develop an understanding of a range of methods in the field, which include categorisation and memory tests, eye-tracking, measuring skin conductance responses and brain signals. Second, to train students to critically read reports from experiments and to evaluate their relevance for SLA research.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3116

LANGTCHG 708

: Special Topic: Experimental Approaches to SLA
2022 Semester One (1223)
Familiarises students with experiments that investigate second language acquisition. There are two goals. First, to develop an understanding of a range of methods in the field, which include categorisation and memory tests, eye-tracking, measuring skin conductance responses and brain signals. Second, to train students to critically read reports from experiments and to evaluate their relevance for SLA research.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3117

LANGTCHG 734

: Special Topic: Identity in Language Teaching and Learning
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Explores the concepts of language learner identity and language teacher identity. The course reviews theory and research on identity and considers the practical applications of identity research and debates in classroom practice. Students conduct an independent self-reflective project.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3118

LANGTCHG 734

: Special Topic: Identity in Language Teaching and Learning
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Explores the concepts of language learner identity and language teacher identity. The course reviews theory and research on identity and considers the practical applications of identity research and debates in classroom practice. Students conduct an independent self-reflective project.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3119

LANGTCHG 754

: English for Specific Purposes
2025 Semester One (1253)
Considers theory and practice in developing language courses to meet the specific academic or work-related needs of adult learners. In particular, it focuses on analysis of target communication, needs analysis, issues and methodologies in ESP and ESP research. Uses the example of English for Specific Purposes but is relevant to the teaching of other languages for specific purposes as well.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3120

LANGTCHG 754

: English for Specific Purposes
2024 Semester One (1243)
Considers theory and practice in developing language courses to meet the specific academic or work-related needs of adult learners. In particular, it focuses on analysis of target communication, needs analysis, issues and methodologies in ESP and ESP research. Uses the example of English for Specific Purposes but is relevant to the teaching of other languages for specific purposes as well.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3121

LANGTCHG 754

: English for Specific Purposes
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Considers theory and practice in developing language courses to meet the specific academic or work-related needs of adult learners. In particular, it focuses on analysis of target communication, needs analysis, issues and methodologies in ESP and ESP research. Uses the example of English for Specific Purposes but is relevant to the teaching of other languages for specific purposes as well.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3122

LANGTCHG 754

: English for Specific Purposes
2022 Semester One (1223)
Considers theory and practice in developing language courses to meet the specific academic or work-related needs of adult learners. In particular, it focuses on analysis of target communication, needs analysis, issues and methodologies in ESP and ESP research. Uses the example of English for Specific Purposes but is relevant to the teaching of other languages for specific purposes as well.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3123

LANGTCHG 754

: English for Specific Purposes
2021 Semester One (1213)
Considers theory and practice in developing language courses to meet the specific academic or work-related needs of adult learners. In particular, it focuses on analysis of target communication, needs analysis, issues and methodologies in ESP and ESP research. Uses the example of English for Specific Purposes but is relevant to the teaching of other languages for specific purposes as well.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3124

LANGTCHG 754

: English for Specific Purposes
2020 Semester One (1203)
Considers theory and practice in developing language courses to meet the specific academic or work-related needs of adult learners. In particular, it focuses on analysis of target communication, needs analysis, issues and methodologies in ESP and ESP research. Uses the example of English for Specific Purposes but is relevant to the teaching of other languages for specific purposes as well.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3125

LANGTCHG 761

: Sociolinguistics
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Examines sociolinguistic concepts relevant to understanding influences on language use at the level of individuals, social groups and institutions. Enables students to acquire an advanced understanding of social and regional dialects, perceived differences in the market status of particular languages, the use of sociolects and ethnolects in the media and other public domains, and policies and practices concerning migrant and heritage language maintenance.
Subject: Language Teaching and Learning
Restriction: LANGTCHG 749