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CS92PROD
Politics in Japan
GOVT 296
Fall 2009
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: EAST 296

This course is an introductory course in politics in Japan. It begins with an overview of the Japanese political system: its historical origins, institutional structures, and main actors. The course then moves on to explore specific policy areas: industrial and financial policy, labor and social policy, and foreign policy. The course culminates in student research projects presented in an academic conference format of themed panels.

Essential Capabilities: Intercultural Literacy, Writing
The course develops a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and politics and requires significant writing in the form of a final research paper.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Polit Econ)(CGST-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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