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JPN 221

Japan and Its Culture

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Introduction to the culture and civilization of Japan. Taught in English; no knowledge of Japanese required.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Core

CO11

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate knowledge of the history, customs, values, and other cultural aspects of Japan and Japanese people, and analyze how they compare to the U.S.
  • describe and analyze the perceptions, viewpoints, and life experiences of people in Japan.
  • compare and contrast cultural aspects (including morals, biases, social norms, and world views) of Japan with those of the United States.
  • contextualize and analyze current events and experiences in relation to historical and current context between Japan and the U.S.
  • demonstrate how local and global contexts of ideas or events result in nuanced or conflicting understandings of contemporary and/or historical ideas, events, or experiences.