Students will learn to conceptualize and contextualize the recent developments of the Japanese state and society and their relationship by focusing special attention on issues of citizenship and civic action, political communication, media attention, as well and Japan’s position as a member of the international community. Students will learn to discern undercurrents of construction of social problems, social trust, communication patterns and identity politics in several problem areas. Transferable skills include participation in scientific discourse, public speaking, and academic writing.
- Teacher: Annamari Konttinen