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150010 VO Regional Studies of Japan (2018W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 09.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 16.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 23.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 30.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 06.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 13.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 20.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 27.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 04.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 11.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 08.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 15.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 22.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 29.01. 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.
If slips of paper, notes, cell phones, smart watches or other electronic devices are found near the candidate, it is treated as "cheating".

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. (all chapters except "Geschichte")

SCHWIND, Martin: Das japanische Inselreich. Berlin und New York
(1967): Band 1: Die Naturlandschaft
und
(1981): Band 2: Kulturlandschaft. Wirtschaftsgroßmacht auf engem Raum

Written material about the course will be provided on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

JBA M4.1, EC A151, EC A153

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