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150010 VO Regional Studies of Japan (JBA M4.1, 2011) (2015W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften

Registration for the at UNIVIS/U:SPACE is not mandatory. By registering on Moodle you can get the course materials.
For the test it ist absolutely necessary to register on both platforms: UNIVIS/U:SPACE and Moodle (the general registration on Moodle is not enough for the test).
Moodle

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 05.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 12.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 19.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 09.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 16.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 23.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 30.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 07.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 14.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 11.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 18.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 25.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

"Applied Geography of Japan" is an introductory course. The course does not only deal with geography, it also will bear upon society, art, culture and problems of modern Japan. The course shall impart basic knowledge on Japan.
The course will be supported by power point presentations, videos or films. Questions and discussions are welcome.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test via e-learning platform at the end of the course. Evaluation with points-based system, where more than 50% are necessary to pass the test.
permitted auxiliary means: for non-german-speaking students dictonaries (not electronic ones, no cell phone apps) are allowed, after they have been shown to the examination supervisor.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

No special prior knowledge is necessary.

Examination topics

Course materials on Moodle, incl. power points and films.

Reading list

SCHWIND, Martin: Kapitel "Geographie", Horst HAMMITZSCH (Hg.) (1981): Japan Handbuch. Wiesbaden.
POHL, Manfred (2002): Japan. München: Beck. (alle Kapitel außer "Geschichte")
SCHWIND, Martin: Das japanische Inselreich. Berlin und New York
(1967): Band 1: Die Naturlandschaft und
(1981): Band 2: Kulturlandschaft. Wirtschaftsgroßmacht auf engem Raum

Course material will be provided on Moodle after the lecture.

Association in the course directory

JBA M4.1, EC A153, EC A151

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