This course provides an overview of contemporary Japanese culture and society to help students understand Japan and its people in the age of globalization and cross-cultural communication. Students have specific assignments to search on the internet for information relevant to lecture presentations, discussion and written work. The class lectures are augmented by videotapes.
Prerequisite: None. Taught in English.
Course Credit Exclusion: None. Prior to Fall 2009: AS/JP 2700 6.0