Module course for JPN6005_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Japan (ORG:JPNS)
Convenor name: Filippo Cervelli
Convenor email: fc15@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P396, Main Building
Office hours: Tuesdays, 16:30-18 (in person or online)
Appointment booking link: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/80fb4d2840bc4b58b25e09f3fd1e2ea6@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/SVRwCe7HMUGxuT6WGxi68g2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
| 1 | Analyse and discuss key themes and works in modern Japanese literature with respect to socio-historical contexts and cultural developments |
| 2 | Demonstrate a solid general understanding of the historical and social background to modern Japan |
| 3 | Formulate appropriate research questions, conduct, and substantiate literary analysis through relevant evidence |
| 4 | Analyse and extract evidence critically from primary and secondary sources |
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 13/11/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 04/12/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 1: Format: 800-1000-word Book review
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 08/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 29/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 2: Format: 2000-word Research essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27
