This course is the continuation of Selected Readings in Modern Japanese III 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 summarize articles written in different literary styles. CILO-2: Students will be able to comprehend social issues discussed by experts from various aspects. CILO-3: Students will be able to discuss complicated issues in Japanese.