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8276

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
8277

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
8278

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
8279

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
8280

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
8281

JAPANESE 324

: Topics in Japanese Linguistics
2021 Semester Two (1215)
A study of selected areas of Japanese language structure and usage.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Japanese including JAPANESE 222 Corequisite: JAPANESE 331 or 332
Restriction: JAPANESE 728
8282

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
8283

JAPANESE 703

: Topics in Japanese Language and Linguistics
2020 Semester One (1203)
In-depth study of selected topics on Japanese language and linguistics. Topics may include accentuation, morphophonology, transitivity, subjectivity, gender and language, politeness, and discourse strategies. The course focuses on student-led seminar presentations and discussions on assigned key works in the field.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
8284

JAPANESE 706

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 1
2024 Semester One (1243)
Uses authentic materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 707
8285

JAPANESE 706

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 1
2023 Semester One (1233)
Uses authentic materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 707
8286

JAPANESE 706

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 1
2022 Semester One (1223)
Uses authentic materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 707
8287

JAPANESE 706

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 1
2021 Semester One (1213)
Uses authentic materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 707
8288

JAPANESE 706

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 1
2020 Semester One (1203)
Uses authentic materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 707
8289

JAPANESE 707

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 2
2024 Semester One (1243)
Use materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies. Readings relevant to the individual student’s research field will be assigned for critical analysis in Japanese.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 706
8290

JAPANESE 707

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 2
2023 Semester One (1233)
Use materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies. Readings relevant to the individual student’s research field will be assigned for critical analysis in Japanese.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 706
8291

JAPANESE 707

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 2
2022 Semester One (1223)
Use materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies. Readings relevant to the individual student’s research field will be assigned for critical analysis in Japanese.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 706
8292

JAPANESE 707

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 2
2021 Semester One (1213)
Use materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies. Readings relevant to the individual student’s research field will be assigned for critical analysis in Japanese.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 706
8293

JAPANESE 707

: Advanced Japanese Language Acquisition 2
2020 Semester One (1203)
Use materials on a variety of topics to enhance language skills in support of postgraduate studies. Readings relevant to the individual student’s research field will be assigned for critical analysis in Japanese.
Subject: Japanese
Restriction: JAPANESE 706
8294

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
8295

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
8296

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
8297

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
8298

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
8299

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
8300

KOREAN 300

: Advanced Korean 1
2025 Semester One (1253)
Korean grammar at an advanced level. A continuation of KOREAN 201.
Subject: Korean
Prerequisite: KOREAN 201
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed