A candidate with a master's degree in Japanese Studies has acquired the following knowledge, skills and competence:
Knowledge
- has advanced knowledge of Japanese history, culture, and society.
- has specialized insight into one or more relevant research areas, such as Japanese culture, 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 historical/archival research, critical theory and discourse analysis, linguistic analysis, ethnographic field work and others.
- can analyze issues and developments in Japan critically based on historical, political and geographical context.
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.
- can 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.
- has basic command of Japanese language for academic purposes.
Competence
- can analyze academic and research problems of an ethical nature raised in various fields of work relevant to the study of Japan.
- can apply knowledge and skills in new research areas within the field of Japanese studies in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects.
- has relevant editing and communication skills in English of academic work related to Japan, both to specialists and to the general public.
- can enrich thinking and innovation processes within Japanese studies by applying theoretical and empirical insights.