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2123017 - Civilizacijski aspekti modernizacije Japana 1

Course specification
Course title
Acronym 2123017
Study programme
Module
Type of study
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 3.0 Status
      Condition Passed the examination in the course Fundamentals of Japanese Civilization 2. Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal Understanding the distinctive characteristics of contemporary Japanese society as a result of its adaptation to the cultural, economic, and broader social demands and influences of Western nations. The influence of Japanese tradition on Japan’s modernization and Japanese culture.
      The outcome The student analyses the distinctive characteristics of contemporary Japanese society and the development of political, economic, and cultural life in Japan under the influence of foreign cultures. The student is able to identify and explain the influence of Japanese tradition on Japan’s modernization and cultural development.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures The gradual modernization of Japan throughout history. The influence of the Tokugawa period on modernization during the Meiji period. The Meiji Restoration. Similarities and differences between Chinese and Japanese modernization in the late 19th century. The concept of a rich nation and a strong military. Principles of Japan’s modernization. Modernization of education, the military, trade, the economy, and the political system.
      Contents of exercises Study of modernization processes and lessons learned from previous experiences. Critical discussion of relevant literature and essay writing. Viewing films on Japanese culture and society. Discussions.
      Literature
      1. Jansen M. Ed. The Cambridge History Of Japan. Vol. 5. Cambridge University Press. 1993. (Original title)
      2. Hane M et all. Modern Japan. Westview Press. 2009. (Original title)
      3. Jović Đalović, M., and Lj. Marković. 2014. “Two Take-offs into Modernity.” Annals of the Faculty of Philology, Vol. 26, No. 1. Belgrade, pp. 9–27.
      4. Morishima M. Why Has Japan ‘Succeeded’?: Western Technology and the Japanese Ethos. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1982 (Original title)
      5. McCormack G, Sugimoto Y. The Japanese trajectory: Modernization and beyond. Cambridge University Press. 2010. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      2
      Methods of teaching Lectures, discussions, presentations, video screenings, and independent work.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 10 Test paper 50
      Practical lessons Oral examination
      Projects
      Colloquia 30
      Seminars 10