150025 SE Seminar II: Education in Japan (2014S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Attention: The course starts already on March 3!
The course is taught in English, meaning all readings are in English and the class discussion will be held in English.
If needed, presentations can be held in German.
Research papers can be written in English or German.
The course is taught in English, meaning all readings are in English and the class discussion will be held in English.
If needed, presentations can be held in German.
Research papers can be written in English or German.
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 13.02.2014 10:00 to Th 27.02.2014 10:00
- Registration is open from Fr 28.02.2014 10:00 to Mo 10.03.2014 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 24.03.2014 20:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 03.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 10.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 17.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 24.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 31.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 07.04. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 28.04. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 05.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 12.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 19.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 26.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 02.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 16.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 23.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
- Monday 30.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum Japanologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2K-EG-21
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This is a graduate seminar on education in Japan, designed to introduce you to key theories in the sociology of education and to important and new scholarship on the role of education in Japanese society. To examine the relationship between education and society, the course readings, lectures and activities will focus on racial, social class, gender, historical, organizational and cultural issues. The course looks at education from a sociological standpoint, with a particular focus on the hierarchical and stratified nature of school systems. The relationships of education to other social institutions such as family, economy and political system are examined. We look at the institution of education in a detailed light, from public institutions, such as kindergarten, elementary, junior, high schools or universities, to the expanding private sector, particularly in regards to supplementary education. We investigate how individual experiences (e.g. students, teachers, and the parents) affect education and its outcomes. Education can be studied from a macro- or micro perspective, with quantitative or qualitative methods. The course will expose you through the readings to a variance in methods and perspectives and angles for looking at Japanese educational aspects. We will pay attention to the specific changes Japanese education has been and is undergoing and the driving forces behind the changes. Topics covered in the course range from early childhood education up to university education, but also non-mainstream social groups, such as Burakumin, Koreans and transnational parents and their educational experiences in Japan are a focus.
Assessment and permitted materials
You are required to attend class regularly, finish the assigned readings before class, take part in discussions, and be prepared to share your thoughts in class.
Your research paper in total takes up 60 percent of your grade: you submit a research proposal on March 20, 23:00, present your research in class (20 minutes, plus 10-15 minutes of discussion time), and submit your final paper on July 30, 23:00.
For writing a good paper, timely progress is highly recommended, as are regular consultations with your instructor throughout the term.
Each student will also be responsible for a presentation on the readings in a predetermined session. The presentation should comprise of a brief (10 - 15 minute) summary followed by leading the seminar in a discussion of the issues.
Your research paper in total takes up 60 percent of your grade: you submit a research proposal on March 20, 23:00, present your research in class (20 minutes, plus 10-15 minutes of discussion time), and submit your final paper on July 30, 23:00.
For writing a good paper, timely progress is highly recommended, as are regular consultations with your instructor throughout the term.
Each student will also be responsible for a presentation on the readings in a predetermined session. The presentation should comprise of a brief (10 - 15 minute) summary followed by leading the seminar in a discussion of the issues.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
You will be able to recognize and understand various issues related to the relationship between school and society.
You will be able to use sociological language to explain issues about education in Japan.
You will be familiar with the following topics, among others: schools as inequality of opportunity and educational outcomes, stratification, social reproduction, institutions of socialization, student-teacher relationship, organizational characteristics of schooling, elite education, higher education, and educational reform.
You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to write a seminar paper on an issue related to education in Japan.
You will be able to use sociological language to explain issues about education in Japan.
You will be familiar with the following topics, among others: schools as inequality of opportunity and educational outcomes, stratification, social reproduction, institutions of socialization, student-teacher relationship, organizational characteristics of schooling, elite education, higher education, and educational reform.
You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to write a seminar paper on an issue related to education in Japan.
Examination topics
Reading list
A final list of the readings will soon be available on the Moodle platform.
Association in the course directory
JMA M6, JMA M7
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