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-state, recognize, recall and tell the main features
of postwar Japan. Participants are expected to analyze the challenges faced
by postwar and contemporary Japan and how they were surmounted
successfully.
-recognize, describe and clarify the strengths and weaknesses, the
advantages and disadvantages of the features and characteristics of
contemporary Japan.
-compare and contrast Japanese developmental phases in the postwar years.
-apply, relate and deepen their appreciation of the significance of the
dynamics and interaction of selected Japanese political, social,
environmental, demographic developments. Deepen their appreciation of the
significance of major developments within Japan. Deepen their appreciation
of the significance of the dynamics of Japan’s domestic society, economy
and politics; its interaction with its neighboring region and the rest of
the world; examine Japan’s coping mechanisms in interacting with
globalization and major recent world trends.
-analyze Japan's structure, policies, economy, society and current trends.
Analyze the causes and effects of internal and external influences on
Japan's development. Analyze the challenges that Japan faces, its ways of
managing them and the resulting innovative features. Develop analytical
frameworks for these analyses.
-generalize, reflect and hypothesize their own conclusions with regards to
the course materials and contemporary issues
[Writing skills]
Through the graded short essay exercise required in the course, class
participants develop skills in essay-writing and library research such as
literature review and analytical skills. It is also an opportunity for
participants to put their creative ideas in writing.
[Interactive skills]
Class participation and attendance facilitates interactions with other
class participants, learning from each other and exploring alternative
viewpoints. The graded tutorials enhances interactions with other class
participants, learning from each other and exploring alternative viewpoints
through oral presentations that include class discussions and debates.
Subject to availability, guest lectures may also be possible as
opportunities for class participants to interact with individuals with
specific relevant expertise.
[Reading skills]
While lectures and tutorials are the main modes of knowledge exchange and
learning activity, students are encouraged to critically examine the
required readings and present their alternative viewpoints and comments in
the tutorials.
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