Course Overview

The aim of this course is to analyze the social and economic changes in Japan, with particular focus on changes in the nature of work in society and its implications in Contemporary Japanese society, including complex issues such as migration, foreign workers, ageing society, job hunting, working poor and inequality.

Learning Achievement

To develop critical thinking by understanding contemporary social issues of Japanese Society

Competence

"By providing students with a sociological view of society, this course intends to develop their analytical skills "

Course prerequisites

None

Grading Philosophy

Class Attendance and Participation (20%), Presentation (30%), Final Report (50%)

Course schedule

This course will be offered online(live).
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Introduction
1990's: after the Bubble burst
The end of endless growth
Deregulation and employment insecurity
Part-timers, temporary workers, subcontracting
Foreign workers
From a middle-class country to a inequal society?
New forms of work and "anomy": neet, freeter and hikikomori
Aging society and future perspectives
Conclusion
This course will be offered online

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Urano Edson Ioshiaqui

Other information

Participate actively in class discussion. Be on time to each class.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university