Columbia University Press, 1999. Peter J. Woolley. Lynne-Rienner Publishers, 2000. Contemporary Japan . Midterm examination .
Preparation means demonstrating one has read and reflected upon the assigned reading.
Individual research results in a paper shared with classmates as well as the instructor. Group project is a grade shared by all members of a group. The end product of the class is to improve a website, already begun, which can serve as a resource to anyone interested in Japanese politics. It will be, secondly, a resource of links to other sites on Japanese politics. The end product of the individual will be to have contribution to that site which is salient, accurate and clearly identifiable.