ATS3951 Japanese popular culture and identity

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   identify genre-specific features of Japanese language in popular culture and analyse the ways in which they reflect and construct the social meanings embedded in the genre;

2. 2

   express ideas about Japanese culture and society verbally and in writing in sophisticated and nuanced ways;

3. 3

   critique Japanese popular cultural representations, problematise social concepts and develop your own critical frameworks for understanding these genres;

4. 4

   demonstrate cross-cultural and inter-cultural competence by reflecting on meanings in Japanese culture associated with your own popular culture and national identity;

5. 5

   demonstrate a world view and ethical values by exploring social issues in Japanese culture and reflecting on your social values, respect for diversity and the ethical conduct and communication of research;

6. 6

   utilise research skills and critical thinking, use available technologies, and demonstrate a personal voice in independent research.