This course is the continuation of Selected Readings in Modern Japanese I and is designed to expose students to contemporary social topics in Japan through electronic and print media. Students will be updated with the ever-changing issues in the Japanese society, such as new words in the language, the change of Japanese political structure and society.

CILO-1: Students will be able to extract required information through reading. CILO-2: Students will be able to conduct information-based discussions. CILO-3: Students will be able to comprehend materials from a variety of fields.