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Lecturer(s)
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Nakaya Tereza, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Šturdík Martin, Mgr. M.A.
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Course content
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1. Territory and natural conditions 2. Areas, prefectures. Case study: Hokkaido 3. Territorial conflicts. Case study: Kuril Islands 4. Population. Case study: Burakumin 5. Economic development before WWII. Case study: Zaibatsu 6. Economic development after WWII. Case study: The steep economic growth 7. Industry, agriculture. Case study: Self-sufficiency rate 8. Infrastructure, energy sources. Case study: Narita 9. Environment. Case study: Japan and the Kyoto Protocol 10.Standard of living, wellfare system. Case study: Japanese company 11.International political and economic relations (including CR). Case study: ODA 12.Political parties and institutions, present situation. Case study: The emperor
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
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Learning outcomes
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The course provides an overview of basic data concerning Japanese geography, realia, history and economic development, modern Japanese society, institutions and present political situation.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a general knowledge of Japanese geography, realia, history and economic development. They will have some understanding of modern Japanese society, Japanese institutions and present political situation.
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Prerequisites
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The course is offered as a C subject for all PU students who wish to improve their knowledge of Japan.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
test
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Recommended literature
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(1995). Japan. Profile of a Nation. Tokyo.
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Nihon tokei nenkan (Japonská statistická ročenka). Tokyo.
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Collcutt, M.; Jansen, M.; Kumakura, I. (1997). Svět Japonska. Praha.
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Flanderka, P.; Kopečná, R.; Kraemerová, A. (1998). Japonsko. Průvodce po zahraničí. Praha.
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The Japan Institute of International Affairs. White Papers on Japan (Ročenka). Tokyo.
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