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SOCI 306. Japanese Society and Culture

Cross listed with: ANTH 306  
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013685 Grading Basis GRD

This introductory course takes a critical and interdisciplinary approach to exploring Japan. We will apply Sociological, Anthropological, and Demographic perspectives to comparatively understand, analyze, and discuss Japanese society and culture. Students will read and discuss issues related to history, sociodemographic change, gender, work, social class, race/ethnicity, family, health care, and aging in Japanese society.