GEOH19003 Social and Economic Geography of Japan

Course description

This course is a cultural and socio-economic study of Japan, Australia's most important trading partner and focuses on two important features of Japan; the society and the economy. It examines the nature of Japanese society including characteristics of the population, patterns of human settlement and the growth of urban agglomerations. A geographical perspective is emphasised in tracing the social and economic development of the country by establishing spatial linkages and determining physical and cultural influences in the emergence of modern Japan as an economic giant of the world.

Course at a glance

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Health and Sciences
Career: Undergraduate
Units of credit: 6
Requisites: Prerequisite: Minimum of 18 Units
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
EFTSL 0.12500

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T2 FLEX: ROK