Legal Studies Program 235 - Communicative Strategies in Japanese Society

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Macalester College

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This course aims at understanding communicative strategies employed by Japanese speakers. Students of Japanese language often wonder what cultural assumptions and strategies lie behind the language they are studying. In language classrooms such issues are touched upon but never fully explained in the interest of time. This course offers in-depth explorations of the interrelationship between Japanese language and society. Students will be encouraged to reflect upon their own communicative strategies. They will also read about strategies used by American English speakers as a point of comparison. How is gender articulated in Japanese society Is the so-called feminine speech in Japanese real If the feminine speech is considered "powerless,"how do women in authoritative positions speak Problems in U.S.-Japan business and other negotiations are often reported in the popular press. How are they related to how people in each country communicate with one another Japanese people are supposed to be "polite." How, to whom, and in what context do they expresspoliteness Are their politeness strategies markedly different from those of other countries Students will have opportunities to explore issues such as these. No Japanese language ability required. Alternate years. (4 credits)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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