A candidate with a master`s degree in Modern Japan:
Knowledge:
- has broad and in-depth knowledge of modern Japanese history, culture, and society.
- can analyze issues and developments in modern Japan critically.
- has basic command of Japanese language for academic purposes. [1]
- has specialized insight into one or more relevant research areas, such as Japanese society, politics, literature, religion, history and language.
- has in-depth knowledge of major theoretical perspectives in international research relevant to topics within Japanese studies.
- has knowledge of one or more research methodologies relevant to Japanese studies, such as textual analysis, fieldwork or other methods.
Skills:
- can read, evaluate, summarize, analyze and critically discuss research materials in Japanese studies.
- can apply relevant theoretical perspectives and research methodologies to the study of Japan.
- has the ability to integrate knowledge from different sources and disciplines and use this knowledge in new issue areas related to Japan.
- can develop and carry out a research project on a Japan related topic, including the formulation of a research question, locating sources, and analyzing findings and materials.
Competence:
- has the ability to analyze problems of an academic and research ethical nature raised in various fields of work relevant to the study of Modern Japan
- is able to apply knowledge and skills in new research areas within the field of Japanese studies in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects.
- has training in written and oral presentation in English of academic work related to Modern Japan, both to specialists and to a broader non-academic public.
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within Japanese studies by applying both theoretical and empirical insights.
[1] Japanese academic texts require language skills beyond what is taught in the bachelor’s programme. The master’s programme gives students a basic and practical command of academic Japanese.