SOC 21001 - Modern Japanese Society

This course introduces students to contemporary Japanese society and help them understand social institutions, political-economic structures, and cultural values in Japan. It examines Japan from diverse aspects such as culture, urban & rural community, social problems, social class, economy, politics, gender & sexuality, minority groups, marriage & family, education, religion, politics, and mass media & popular culture, and social change. While the course focuses on contemporary Japan, it also discusses historical backgrounds in order to understand Japan today.

Cr. 3.