JPN 221 - Japan and Its Culture

(3 units) CO11

Introduction to the culture and civilization of Japan. Taught in English; no knowledge of Japanese required.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the history, customs, values, and other cultural aspects of Japan and Japanese people, and analyze how they compare to the U.S.
2. describe and analyze the perceptions, viewpoints, and life experiences of people in Japan.
3. compare and contrast cultural aspects (including morals, biases, social norms, and world views) of Japan with those of the United States.
4. contextualize and analyze current events and experiences in relation to historical and current context between Japan and the U.S.
5. demonstrate how local and global contexts of ideas or events result in nuanced or conflicting understandings of contemporary and/or historical ideas, events, or experiences.

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