POLI 3010 Politics of Post-War Japan
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 100278
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Description The subject studies the post-war Japanese political experience: a vanquished country transformed into an economic super power with a 'peace' constitution and now in relative decline. In particular the subject will examine the impact of the dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party on domestic politics and the intersection between domestic political developments and security and foreign policy matters.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Political Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Restrictions
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in currently enrolled program.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Presentation | 15 minutes maximum | 30 | N | Individual |
Essay | 3,000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
End-of-session Exam | 2,000 words maximum | 30 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Stockwin, J.A.A.A. (2008). Governing Japan: Divided Politics in a Resurgent Economy. Oxford: Blackwell.
Teaching Periods