Master 2025/2026

Contemporary Japan: Society, Culture and Institutions

Type: Elective course (Modern Asian and MENA studies)

Delivered by: School of Asian Studies

When: 2 year, 3 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Language: English

Contact hours: 36

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The main language of realization of the discipline is Japanese. This course focuses on the analysis of contemporary Japanese society from perspectives of development and institutionalization. The most important part of the course is to provide an analysis of theoretical and (or) officially announced aspects and practices related to the development and institutionalization of Japanese society in a comparative perspective. Participants will gain insight into Japanese identity and social phenomenon topics, comprehend the role of social norms, behavioral patterns and their influence on contemporary Japanese society.