Queering Japan: Popular Culture, Identity, and Nation unit (HMJ310)

Introduction

This unit aims to deconstruct the monolithic perception of Japanese culture and to understand Japan in terms of its relationship to its near and more distant neighbours through Asia and the Pacific. Incorporating the approach of queer studies which places an emphasis on the intersection of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, nationalism and ableness, the unit will introduce key elements of contemporary Japan including the emperor system, ultra-nationalism, war responsibility and the position of minority groups in Japanese society. The units are conducted in English and are available to all students with an interest in Japanese society regardless of language ability.

Summary

Unit name	Queering Japan: Popular Culture, Identity, and Nation
Unit code	HMJ310
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Languages
Coordinator	Doctor Emerald L King
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify important aspects of contemporary Japanese society, including the complexity and diversity of its many cultures.
• Apply queer method to an argument.
• Critically analyse stereotypical and essentialist representations of Japan using a multifaceted (queer) perspective.
• Explain key discourses of Japanese national identity, including how these have developed over the past century and how they operate in Japan today.
• Communicate using academic writing and presentation skills.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HMJ408 AND HMJ210

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus enrolment Weekly recorded lecture (1 hour) Weekly tutorial (2 hours) Off campus enrolment Weekly recorded lecture (1 hour) Weekly learning via online module (2 hours)
Assessment	Reading Log and Oral Presentation (15%)|Discussion List Entry (20%)|Essay (Annotated Bibliography) (25%)|Take Home Exam (Negotiated Essay) (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See the MyLO site for unit resources and readings
Recommended	See the MyLO site for unit resources and readings

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